4-2. Engine Prestart Checks
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
| . Follow |
| engine manual. |
Full | . This unit has a low oil pressure |
| |
| shutdown switch. However, |
| some conditions may cause |
Full | engine damage before the en- |
Gasoline | gine shuts down. Check oil lev- |
| el often and do not use the oil |
| pressure shutdown system to |
| monitor oil level. |
| Fuel |
| Add fresh fuel before starting |
| engine the first time (see mainte- |
| nance label for specifications). Fill |
| fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from |
| top to allow room for expansion. |
| Check fuel level on a cold engine |
| before use each day. |
| Oil |
| After fueling, check oil with unit on |
| level surface. Add oil if oil is not up |
| to full mark on dipstick (see mainte- |
| nance label). |
| . To improve cold weather |
| starting: |
| Keep battery in good condition. |
| Store battery in warm area off |
| concrete surface. |
| Use correct grade oil for cold |
| weather. |
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