General Information and Setup
Adding Engine Oil and Fuel
Engine Fluid Requirements
SAE 30 high detergent oil classified "For Ser-
Engine Oil
vice SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher.*
Fuel
Unleaded gasoline. Minimum 85 octane rating.
See the engine owner's manual for detailed engine information,
including oil and fuel quantiles and cold temperature oil specifi-
cations.
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING
Fire and explosion risk. Keep spark and flame
away from liquid and vapor. Do not smoke while
using. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The unit is shipped without oil in
engine. Traces of oil may be in reservoir from factory
testing. Oil must be added prior to initial operation.
Use only the recommended high detergent engine
oil. See
Engine Fluid
Requirements.
1. Place unit on a firm, level surface. Verify engine is
cooled.
2. See
Figure
2-9. Place a support (A) under Mow-
Ball (B) to level the frame and engine (C)
8
NOTE: Engine and frame must be level to ensure an
accurate reading.
B
A
3. See
Figure
add half of the recommended oil into the oil fill. See
Engine Fluid Requirements
4. Wait one minute for the oil to settle.
(000341)
(000210)
Figure 2-10. Oil Fill and Dipstick Location
(000135)
5. See
Figure
remove it to recheck the oil level. Continue adding
a small amount of oil at a time, rechecking the dip-
stick until the oil level is in middle of hatched area
(E), between add hole (F) and full hole (G).
NOTE: Do not overfill.
6. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
C
Figure 2-9. Adding Oil (1 of 3)
2-10. Open oil fill cap (D) and initially
for more information
D
2-11. Fully install the dipstick and then
E
Figure 2-11. Oil Range
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