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Set-Up 3 Oil & Fuel Specifications IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without gasoline in the engine. See the following instructions for adding gasoline. IMPORTANT: Some engines are shipped with oil already in the engine, others without oil already in the engine. It is very important to check the oil level before operating the engine and to add oil if necessary. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty Oil Recommendations Before starting engine, fill with engine oil, capacity is 600 ml/20 oz. Refer to the viscosity chart ("Figure 3-1") for oil recommendations. Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality engine oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for service classification of a minimum level SJ (higher letter ratings are acceptable such as SL and SM grades). Engine oil will display this designation on the container. NOTE: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten the engine's service life. Checking Oil Level on Engines with Quarter-Turn Oil Fill Caps NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the engine stopped. To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in. • Keep oil level between "H" and "L" marks on dipstick. See "Figure 3-2". • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely when checking. 1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See "Figure 3-2". 2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, and tighten the cap until seated. 3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), "Figure 3-2". 4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine. NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking, hard starting, or spark plug fouling. NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the "L" mark on the dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunctions or damage. NOTE: To change the oil on your engine, see the Maintenance Section of this manual. Checking Oil Level on Engines with Threaded Oil Fill Caps NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the engine stopped. To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in. • Keep oil level between "H" and "L" marks on dipstick. See "Figure 3-3". • Be sure to rest oil fill cap on the threads when checking. Do not tighten down oil fill cap when checking the oil on threaded oil fill cap engines. 1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See "Figure 3-3". 2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), "Figure 3-3". 4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine. NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking, hard starting, or spark plug fouling. NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the "L" mark on the dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunctions or damage. NOTE: To change the oil on your engine, see the Maintenance Section of this manual. Figure 3-1 Checking the Oil Level Some engines will have a quarter-turn oil fill/ dipstick cap, others may have a threaded oil fill/ dipstick cap. Follow the instructions next that apply to your engine model. Fill between high (H) and low (L) marks Figure 3-2 Fill between high (H) and low (L) marks Figure 3-3 5