9
Engine Operation
Fuel Cap
Air Cleaner
Starter
Grip
Oil Fill
Cap
Oil Drain
Spark Plug
Figure 10-1
Pre-Operation Check
10w
Oil Recommendations
NOTE: This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the
engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.
20w
20
1
•
Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
capacity is about 20 oz.
30
Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium
quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturer’s requirements for service classification SG/SF.
Motor oils classified SG/SF will show this designation on the
container.
40
20w40, 20w50
15w40,
15w50
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If
single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the
average temperature in your area from the chart to the right.
2
10w40
10w30
(
ºC) -30º -20º -10º 0º
10º
20º 30º 40º
(
ºF) -20º
0º
20º
40º
60º 80º
100º
Ambient Temperature
1
2
.
.
Single Viscosity
Multi Viscosity
NOTE: Using non detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could
shorten the engine’s service life.
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