Engine Preparation
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Engine Oil
SAE
TEMP
-20
0
20
-30
-20
-10
Ambient Service Temperature
CAUTION
Engine shipped without oil. Failure to add oil will result in
serious engine damage.
A bottle of SAE 10W-30 engine oil is included with your tiller.
Refer to the chart on the right for alternative oil types to use
at different temperatures. Always use a high quality detergent
oil classified "For Service, SG, SH, SJ" or higher. Do not use
special additives.
CAUTION
Always use recommended oil type. Using dirty oil or incorrect
oil type such as 2-stroke engine oil will damage the engine.
NOTE: Engine Oil Capacity is 500 ml (17 oz). For first time fill,
simply add the entire contents of the provided oil bottle to the
crankcase.
HOW TO CHECK OIL LEVEL AND FILL TO PROPER LEVEL
WARNING
Before checking oil, make sure engine is off, and spark plug
wire has been disconnected from spark plug.
1. Place the tiller on a level surface and make sure the drag
bar is set so the main frame of the tiller is level. (See Figure 6)
2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe with clean cloth.
3. Insert dipstick into fill spout but do NOT screw in. Remove
dipstick and check oil level.
4. When oil level is full, the oil will be at upper limit on dip stick.
If oil level is near or below the lower limit, oil must be added.
(See Figure 7)
5. Add oil slowly until the oil level reaches the upper limit of the
dipstick. Use a funnel or nozzle to reduce spillage.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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SAE 10W-30
SAE 30
40
60
80
100° F
0
10
20
30
CAUTION
Frequently check oil level while filling. DO NOT OVERFILL.
DO NOT UNDERFILL. Running engine at improper oil level will
seriously damage engine.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
7. Clean up any spilled oil.
THE TRANSMISSION CASE COMES FROM THE FACTORY
NOTE:
WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT AND TYPE OF GEAR OIL.
40° C
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
10
Fuel Tank Cap
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Drag bar
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Figure 6
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
Figure 7