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5
Set-Up
3
Gas & Oil
NOTE: The engine is shipped without gasoline
or oil in the engine. Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage
and void the engine warranty.
WARNING!
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment
moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting
fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Oil Recommendations
Before starting engine, fill with motor oil,
capacity is 600 ml/20 oz. Refer to viscosity
chart in Figure 3-1 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.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all
temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used,
select the appropriate viscosity for the average
temperature in your area from the chart below.
-30º -20º
10w
20w
20
30
40
20w40, 20w50
15w40, 15w50
10w40
10w30
-10º 0º
0º 20º 40º 60º 80º 100º
10º 20º 30º 40º
-20º
(ºC)
(ºF)
1
2
Figure 3-1
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
CAUTION
Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine
oil. It could shorten the engine’s service life.
NOTE: A 5w30 synthetic oil may be used
to improve start ability for cold weather
(temperatures below 40 F).
Checking Oil Level
NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and
wipe the dipstick clean.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck.
Turn the dipstick a 1/4 turn into the
locked position to fully seat.
5. Remove dipstick. If the level is low, slowly
add oil to the upper limit on the dipstick.
See Figure 3-2 inset.
Oil Filler
Cap/Dipstick
Upper
Limit
H
Figure 3-2
6. Reinsert the dipstick into the locked
position before starting the engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with
oil may cause smoking, hard starting,
spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air
cleaner.
Fuel Requirements
CAUTION
Operating the engine with E15 or E85 fuel, an oil/
gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline, or gasoline
over 30 days old without fuel stabilizing
additive may result in damage to your engine’s
carburetor. Subsequent damage would not be
covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low
leaded to minimize combustion chamber
deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane.
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (E10) or 15%
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used.
Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty
gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the
fuel tank. DO NOT use E15 or E85 gasoline.
WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area where the
engine is refueled or where gasoline is
stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After
refueling, make sure the tank cap is
closed properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling.
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If
any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact
with skin or breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
WARNING!
An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow
children to refuel the engine. Gasoline (fuel)
vapors are highly flammable and can explode.
Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark
or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent
injury or death from fuel fires, follow these
instructions:
NOTE: Some engines may not have the fuel
cap installed for shipping purposes. To install,
remove and discard the fuel tank dust cap
labeled “Discard”. Remove the bubble wrap
packaging from around the fuel cap and tighten
securely.
• DO NOT use leaded fuel.
• Fuel must be fresh and clean.
NEVER use fuel left over from last
season or stored for long periods.
• NEVER mix oil with fuel.
• DO NOT use fuel containing
Methanol (Wood Alcohol)
NOTE: Before refueling, allow engine to cool
two minutes.
7. Clean around fuel fill before removing
cap to fuel.
8. Fill tank until fuel reaches 1⁄2 inch below
the bottom of the filler neck to allow
space for fuel expansion. Be careful not
to overfill.
9. Replace the gasoline cap and tighten
securely. Wipe up spilled fuel before
starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT
start engine. Move machine away from
area of spillage. Avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
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