Engine Operation

Fuel Cap

Starter

Grip

Oil Fill

Cap

Figure 9-1

Pre-Operation Check

Oil Recommendations

NOTE: This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.

•Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil capacity is about 20 oz.

Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service classification SG/SF. Motor oils classified SG/SF will show this designation on the container.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area from the chart to the right.

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Air Cleaner

Spark Plug

10w

20w

1

20

30

40

20w40, 20w50

15w40, 15w50

210w40

10w30

(ºC) -30º

-20º

-10º

0º

10º

20º

30º 40º

(ºF) -20º

0º

20º

40º

60º

80º

100º

Ambient Temperature

1.Single Viscosity

2.Multi Viscosity

NOTE: Using non detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the engine’s service life.

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