OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

WARNING: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY

CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 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. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.

Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.

ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE

NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start the unit.

Your unit is supplied with one 3.4 fluid oz. (100 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 16).

NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. It can be used to measure the correct amount during future oil changes. See Changing the Oil.

1.Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the paper seal covering the opening. Replace the top. Next, cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 16).

Funnel Spout

2.Place the unit on a flat level surface (Fig. 18).

3.Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 17).

O-Ring

Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick

Oil Fill Hole

Fig. 17

4.Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 18).

Oil Fill

Fig. 18

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.

Check oil before each use and change as needed. Refer to Changing the Oil.

Fig. 16

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