Snapper 1226 Manual De Operación página 17

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CHECK THE OiL (BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE)
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled
with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
1. Make sure the unit is level. Use a high quality detergent oil
classified "For Service SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher".
2. Removetheoil fiii cap/dipstick (A, Figure17) and wipewith
a cleancloth.
3. insertthe oil fill cap/dipstick and turn clockwise to
tighten.
4. Removethe oil fill cap/dipstick and check the oil.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the
engine runs.
5. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on
the oil fill cap/dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
6. Tighten the oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you
check the oil level.
NOTE: For extreme cold operating conditions of
-18°C (0°F) and below, use a synthetic 5W30 motor
oil for easier starting.
NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where the temperature is =7°C
(20°F) to =18°C (0°F). Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable for
all temperatures. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. See
chart for Oil Recommendations.
TEMPERATURE TYPE OF OIL
-18°C (0°F) and above S.A.E.5W30
All tem0peratures Synthetic 5W30
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F
°C -30 -20 -10 0 10
FiLL THE FUEL TANK
This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. ExhaustEmission
Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded
premium, or reformulated automotive gasoline with a minimum
of 85 octane along with a fuel stabilizer (follow instructions
on fuel stabilizer package). DO NOT use leadedgasoline. We
recommend that fuel stabilizer be added to the fuel eachtime
that gasoline is added to the fuel tank.
NOTE: Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility
to improve starting. Be certain container is clean
and free from rust or other foreign particles. Never
use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of
storage in the container.
Check the Oil
Figure 17
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