CAUTION: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY
CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil.
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
Using the proper type and weight of oil in
the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change
the oil regularly. Using incorrect or dirty oil can cause premature engine wear and failure.
Use a
ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE
NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil in the crankcase. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before attempting to start unit.
Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Save the bottle to measure the correct amount for future oil changes. See Changing the Oil.
NOTE: Your new
1.Unscrew the oil bottle top and remove the paper seal covering the opening. Replace the top and cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 5).
2.Place the unit on a flat level surface with the cultivator in a horizontal position (Fig. 6).
3.Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 7).
4.Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.
5.Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug / dipstick.
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use and change as specified in the Maintenance Schedule.
Funnel Spout
Fig. 5
Oil Fill
Plug/Dipstick
Fig. 6
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
Oil Fill Hole
Fig. 7
Oil Fill 
Fig. 8
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