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OPerating instructiOns
read the entire iMPOrtant
saFetY inFOrMatiOn
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.

starting the engine

inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
and missing parts before
set up and starting. if any
problems are found, do not use
equipment until xed properly.
checking engine Oil Level
cautiOn! Your Warranty is VOID if the
engine’s crankcase is not properly
lled with oil before each use. Before
each use, check the oil level. Do not
run the engine with low or no engine
oil. Running the engine with no or
low engine oil WILL permanently
damage the engine.
Turn off engine and allow it to cool.1.
Clean the Oil Filler Cap and the area 2.
around it. Remove the Oil Filler Cap.
Figure 3
3. Remove dipstick and wipe away the
oil with dry cloth. Reinsert the dip-
stick into the oil ller neck, but do not
screw in, then remove it to check the
oil level. The oil level should reach
the upper limit (H) mark on the dip-
stick (bottom edge of the oil ll hole).
Low oil level can trigger the low oil
sensor to shutdown the engine and
prevent restart (See Figure 3 for cor-
rect oil level).
If the oil level is low, add the 4.
appropriate type of oil until the oil
level is at the bottom lip of the oil ll
hole.
Oil type:
32° F or above = SAE 10W-30
Below 32° F = SAE 5W-30.
Replace the Oil Filler Cap.5.
cautiOn! Do not run the engine with too
little or too much oil. The engine will
be permanently damaged.
checking Pump Oil Level
The Oil pump is lled with 3.75 -oz 1.
of SAE 10W-30 NON DETERGENT
oil at the factory. Under normal condi-
tions there is no reason to add any oil
or change the oil.
Turn off engine, allow it to cool and 2.
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Twist the Dipstick on the Pump 3.
Breather Plug until the arrow on it
lines up with the arrow on the Plug
and remove the Dipstick.
Remove the Pump Breather Plug 4.
from the Pump.