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ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline
• YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL.
TRACES OF OIL MAY BE IN THE RESERVOIR FROM FACTORY TESTING, BUT YOU MUST ADD OIL
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. FILL THE RESERVOIR SLOWLY CHECKING THE DIPSTICK
FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVERFILLING.
• TO GET AN ACCURATE READING WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL:
⇒ THE MACHINE SHOULD BE ON A LEVEL SURFACE.
Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the Caps on the Fuel and Engine Oil Fills and only
removing one Cap each time when you are ready to pour gasoline or oil into the correct Fill.
NOTE: Use SAE 30 High Detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. Do not use special
additives. Other types of oil could cause problems operating your machine. Please refer to your Engine
Owner’s Manual for detailed oil information.
1. Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 16 oz. (1/2 quart) of SAE 30 High Detergent oil,
recommended by the Engine Manufacturer, and wait one minute for the oil to settle (Figure 10 page
19).
2. Continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time, until the oil reaches just below the threads. Be careful
not to overfill (Figure 10 page 19).
3. Fill the Gas Tank with fresh, unleaded gas (with a minimum of 85 Octane), to approximately 1" to 1-
1/2" below the bottom of the Fill Neck to allow for Fuel expansion (Figure 10 page 19). Be careful not to
overfill and reinstall the Cap before starting the Engine. See your Engine Owner’s Manual for more
information.
NOTE:
To refill the Gas Tank, turn the Engine OFF, and let the Engine cool at least two (2) minutes before
removing the Gas Fill Cap.
FILL GAS TANK OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, PILOT
LIGHTS, HEAT, AND OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Capacities
Briggs & Stratton - 875 Series, 8.75 FPT, OHV, 206CC SAE 30 High Detergent Oil – 20 oz. (.60L)
Gasoline Tank Unleaded Gas (85 Octane minimum), 3.0 Qts. (2.8 L)