3. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overflowing
filler neck.
4. Reinstall dipstick or oil fill plug and tighten
securely.
Change Oil
Change oil while engine is warm.
1. Clean area around oil fill cap/dipstick and
drain plug.
2. Remove drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick.
Drain oil completely.
3. Reinstall drain plug. Torque to 13 ft. lb.
(17.6 N·m).
4. Fill crankcase with new oil, up to point of
overflowing filler neck.
5. Reinstall oil fill cap/dipstick and tighten
securely.
6. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local
ordinances.
Oil Sentry
(if equipped)
™
This switch is designed to prevent engine
from starting in a low oil or no oil condition. Oil
Sentry
may not shut down a running engine
™
before damage occurs. In some applications
this switch may activate a warning signal. Read
your equipment manuals for more information.
Fuel Recommendations
Explosive Fuel can cause fires
and severe burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Store
gasoline only in approved containers, in
well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
NOTE: E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved
and should NOT be used; effects of
old, stale or contaminated fuel are not
warrantable.
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Fuel must meet these requirements:
● Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
● Octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2 or higher.
● Research Octane Number (RON) 90 octane
minimum.
● Gasoline up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded is acceptable.
● Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gasoline blend (max 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved.
● Do not add oil to gasoline.
● Do not overfill fuel tank.
● Do not use gasoline older than 30 days.
Add Fuel
Explosive Fuel can cause fires
and severe burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Store
gasoline only in approved containers, in
well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
Ensure engine is cool.
1. Clean area around fuel cap.
2. Remove fuel cap. Fill to base of filler neck.
Do not overfill fuel tank. Leave room for fuel
to expand.
3. Reinstall fuel cap and tighten securely.
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