Engine Preparation (Continued)
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A Engine OilSAE
SAE 10W-30
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CAUTION
Engine shipped without oil. Failure to add oil will result in serious engine damage.
A bottle of SAE 30 engine oil is included with your tiller. Refer to the chart on the right for alternative oil types to use at different temperatures. Always use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. Do not use special additives.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Frequently check oil level while filling. DO NOT OVERFILL. DO NOT UNDERFILL. Running engine at improper oil level will seriously damage engine.
6.Replace and tighten dipstick.
7.Clean up any spilled oil.
NOTE: THE TRANSMISSION CASE COMES FROM THE FACTORY WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT AND TYPE OF GEAR OIL.
Fuel Tank Cap
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Depth Regulator Lever
Figure 6
Always use recommended oil type. Using dirty oil or incorrect oil type such as
NOTE: Engine Oil Capacity is 600 ml. For first time fill, simply add the entire contents of the provided oil bottle to the crankcase.
HOW TO CHECK OIL LEVEL AND FILL TO PROPER LEVEL
WARNING
Before checking oil, make sure engine is off, and spark plug wire has been disconnected from spark plug.
1. Place the tiller on a level surface and make sure the depth regulator lever is set so the main frame of the tiller is level. (See Figure 6)
2.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
(See Figure 6)
3.Insert dipstick into fill spout but do NOT screw in. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
4.When oil level is full, the oil will be at upper limit on dip stick. If oil level is near or below the lower limit, oil must be added. (See Figure 7)
5.Add oil slowly until the oil level reaches the upper limit of the dipstick. Use a funnel or nozzle to reduce spillage.
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
Figure 7
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