CAUTION:
Air cooled engines
run
hotter than automotive
engines.
The
use of non-synthetic
multi-viscosity
oils (5W30,
10W30, etc.) in tempera-
tures above 40"F
(4"C) will result in
higher than normal oil consumption.
When using a multi-viscosity
oil,
check oil level more frequently
to
avoid possible engine damage from
running
low on oil.
*CAUTION:
Synthetic
oil must be
used when operating
engine under
40"F
(4"C) or engine damage will oc-
cur.
**CAUTION:
SAE 30 oil, if used be-
low 50°F (10°C), will result in hard
starting and possible engine damage
due to inadequate
lubrication.
ADD OIL
Your trimmer
is shipped
without
oil in
the engine.
The engine holds approxi-
mately 3 fluid ounces (90 ml) of oil
when at the FULL mark on the oil dip-
stick. Included with this trimmer is a 3.4
ounce (90 ml) container of SAE 30 SJ-
SL oil for properly filling the engine with
oil for first time use only. Pour the entire
contents of this 3.4 ounce container of
oil into the oil fill spout.
NOTE: The dipstick
will show slightly
above FULL. This is acceptable
for
first time use only as the engine
breaks
in. After the first time oil fill, sim-
ply refill the engine with oil to the FULL
mark on the dipstick as needed.
CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil or it will smoke on start-up.
CAUTION:
KEEP ENGINE LEVEL
----
r
------
....
Engine must be level, with oil fill facing
up, to check oil. If engine is not level,
dipstick reading
will not be accurate.
This will lead to possible over or under
filling causing damage to the engine.
Check oil level before starting the en-
gine.
• Check oil level before every use.
• Keep oil level at FULL.
• DO NOT overfill. Use a measure cup for
filling.
• Add only 1 ounce--0.5
ounce at a time.
1 ounce ---.,__
0.5 ounce __
1. Be sure engine is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
2.
Remove oil dipstick from oil fill
spout.
3.
Using a measure cup, pour oil
slowly down the oil fill spout into
the engine. Do not overfill.
NOTE:
Engine holds approximately
3
ounces
(90 ml) of oil.
Oil fill
4.
5.
Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Insert and hand tighten dipstick.
Remove dipstick and wipe clean
with cloth. Clear dipstick hole of oil.
Insert and hand tighten dipstick,
then remove it to check oil level.
\Dipstick..
f_-
%
6.
Verify FULL level of oil by presence
of oil in hole on dipstick, or by
measure
line.
FULL
_._._
7.
If needed,
add 0.5 ounce
of oil at a
time and recheck
the dipstick
until
oil reaches
the FULL level.
8.
Always
be sure to retighten
oil dip-
stick before
starting
engine.
11