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5
-5. Engine Prestart Checks (Honda-Powered Units)
Ref. 802 099-A
Full
Full
Gasoline
1/2 i n
(13 mm)
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
Engine stops if oil level gets too low .
1 Fuel Valve
Open valve.
Close fuel valve before moving
unit or carburetor may flood
and make starting difficult.
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. If oil is not up to full
mark o n dipstick, add oil (see main-
tenance 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.
1
Open
5-6. Connecting The Battery (Honda Electric-Start Models Only)
802 100-A / Ref. S-0756-D
3/8, 1/2 in
Tools Needed:
+−
Connect negative (−)
cable last.
Turn Engine Switch to Of
f
(electric-start models only).