Troy-Bilt 208cc FLEX Manual Del Operador página 9

Placing Upper Handle Into the "Stowed" Position
WARNING!
DO NOT attempt to fold the handle
down while the engine is hot!
1. Loosen the star knobs (A) as shown in Figure 3-4, and pivot
the upper handle assembly downwards (B) until it reaches
the bottom of it's pivot motion.
B
A
Figure 3-4
2. Lightly tighten the two star knobs (C) to secure the upper
handle into the stowed position. See Figure 3-3.
Oil & Fuel Specifications
IMPORTANT:
The engine is shipped without oil and gasoline
in the engine. See the following instructions for adding oil and
gasoline.
IMPORTANT:
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
The FLEX Power Unit is shipped with a container of oil, to be
added before its first usage. Follow the instructions below for
adding oil, and oil types thereafter.
Before starting engine, fill with motor oil, capacity is 600
ml/20 oz. Refer to the viscosity chart (Figure 3-5) for oil
recommendations. Do not over-fill. 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 of a minimum level SJ (higher letter ratings
are acceptable such as SL and SM grades). Motor 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.
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Checking the Oil Level
NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
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1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick
clean. See Figure 3-6.
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 3-6.
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, see Changing Oil instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual.
Figure 3-5
Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating
hours when engine is warm.
Keep oil level between "H" and "L" marks on dipstick.
See Figure 3-6.
Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely when
checking.
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