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Operating
Your
Engine
Pre-Operation Check
Oil Recommendations
IMPORTANT: This 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.
• Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
capacity is about 20 oz.
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 SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG, SF will
show this designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all tem
-
perature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your
area from the chart to the right.
Know Your Engine
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
IMPORTANT: Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke
engine oil could shorten the engine’s service life.
Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9-1 with your lawn
mower engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Ambient Temperature
IMPORTANT: This engine
is shipped without gaso-
line or oil in the engine.
Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage
and void the engine
warranty.
IMPORTANT: Using non
-
detergent oil or 2-stroke
engine oil could shorten
the engine’s service life.
Be sure to check the
engine on a level surface
with the engine stopped.
Figure 9-1: The major components of the engine. The shroud on your engine may differ.