8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Oil
§ Use a high quality detergent oil classified
“API service category SE or SF”.
§ SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general
use. Other viscosities shown in the chart may
be used when the average temperature in your
area is within the indicated range.
§ Do not use special additives.
Oil capacity
The engine holds approximately 0.55 litres.
Check oil level
Warning! Running
engine with insufficient
oil will cause serious
engine damage.
Warning! When checking
oil stop engine and place
it on a level, surface.
§ Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
§ Replace dipstick back without loch it in. Pull
the dipstick out and check the oil level.
§ Oil level should be at upper limit on dipstick.
§ If the oil level is near or below the lower limit
mark on the dipstick, add oil slowly and
recheck until oil level reaches upper limit of
dipstick. Do not overfill.
§ Replace and tighten dipstick.
Warning! Using dirty oil
or two-stroke engine oil
will shorten engine useful
life.
Fuel
§ This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded petrol with a minimum of 85 octane.
Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the
fuel system.
§ Do NOT mix oil with petrol.
§ Keep dust, water and foreign matter away
from fuel tank.
§ Do NOT use gasoline which contains
Methanol.
Warning! Gas is
extremely flammable; it
will explode if exposed to
a source of ignition.
Warning! Turn engine
OFF and let engine
cool before removing
gas tank cap. Always
add fuel at well-
ventilated place. Keep
gasoline from sparks,
open flames, heat and
other ignition sources.
Warning! Don’t overfill
fuel. The fuel level
should be always below
the lowest position of the
fuel tank neck.
Warning! Check fuel
lines, tank, cap and
fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace
if necessary.
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