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Before Operating
Check Engine Oil
The engine is shipped with approximately 2 quarts
(w/filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, level of oil must
be checked before and after the engine is first started.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert
dipstick into tube and make sure it is seated fully.
Remove dipstick from tube and check level of oil. If oil
level is low, remove filler cap and add enough oil to
raise level to "FULL" mark on dipstick.
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Figure 3
1. Dipstick
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Figure 4
1. Filler cap
3. The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil having
the American Petroleum Institute -API- "service
classification" SG, SH or SJ. Oil viscosity (weight) is
selected according to the anticipated ambient
temperature.
Temperature / viscosity recommendations are:
• Above 0_F (–20_C) – Use 10W–30 or 10W–40.
• Below 32_F (0_C) – Use 5W–20 or 5W–30.
4. Pour oil into fill opening until the oil level is up to the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick. Add the oil slowly and
check the level often during this process. DO NOT
OVERFILL
Important
Check level of oil every 8 operating hours
or daily. Initially, change oil after the first 5 hours of
operation; thereafter, under normal conditions, change oil
every 100 hours and filter every 200 hours. However,
change oil more frequently when engine is operated in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Fill Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity is approximately 4 gallons.
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in.
(25 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the
equipment with its wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep
the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
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