Operating
Your
KnowYour Engine
Fuel Cap
Air Cleaner
Starter
Grip
Engine
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain
Muffler
Spark Plug
Figure -1 - The major components of the engine.The shroud on your engine may differ.
IMPORTANT
This engine is shipped
without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Running
the engine with insuf-
ficient oil can cause
serious engine damage
and void the engine
warranty.
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.
Pre-Operation Check
10w
Oil Recommendations
20w
20
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.
1
30
•
Beforecapacitystartingis about.6engine,liter.fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
40
IMPORTANT
Using nondetergent
oil or 2-stroke engine
oil could shorten the
engine’s service life.
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.
20w40,
20w50
15w40,
2
15w50
10w40
10w30
Be sure to check the
engine on a level
surface with the engine
stopped.
30˚C 20 10
0
10 20
30 40
100
20˚F
0
20 40 60 80
Figure -2 Ambient Temperature
Single Viscosity
Multi Viscosity
1.
2.
IMPORTANToil could shorten: Usingthe engine’snondetergentserviceoil life.or 2-stroke engine
Check Oil Level
IMPORTANTsurface with the: Beenginesure tostopped.check the engine on a level
1.
RemoveSee Figurethe9-3.oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
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