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BlowerHousing

Oil Fill/Dipstick

Main Control

Bracket

Blower Housing

Oil Filter

Electric Starter

Air Cleaner

Oil Drain Plug

Figure 1. Typical Courage,M Series Vertical Shaft Engine.

Engine identification Label

Oil Recommendations

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the

crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil

daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the

correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine

wear and failure.

Oil Type

Use high quality detergent oil of APl (American

Petroleum

Institute)

service

class SG, SH, SJ or

higher. Select the viscosity based on the air

temperature at the time of operation as shown in the

following table.

A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API

service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 3.

Figure 3. Oil Container

Logo.

RECOMMENDED

SAE

VISCOSITY

GRADES

Refer to "Maintenance

Instructions"

beginning

page 8 for detailed oil check, oil change, and oil

filter change procedures.

Fuel Recommendations

TEMPER_,TURE

RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CI IANGE

*Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is acceptable,

up to 4°C (40°F).

**Synthetic

oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below

-23°C (-10°F).

Figure 2. Viscosity

Grades Table.

NOTE:

Using other than service class SG, SH, SJ or

higher oil or extending oil change intervals

longer than recommended

can cause engine

damage.

NOTE:

Synthetic oils meeting the listed classifications

may be used with oil changes performed at

the recommended

intervals. However to allow

piston rings to properly seat, a new or rebuilt

engine should be operated for at least 50

hours using standard petroleum based oil

before switching to synthetic oil.

WARNING:

Explosive

Fuel!

Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can

explode if ignited. Store gasofine only in approved

containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,

away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank

while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel

could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or

sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near

spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.

General

Recommendations

Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in

clean, approved containers. A container with a capacity

of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is

recommended. Such a container is easier to handle

and helps eliminate spillage during refueling.

Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season,

to minimize gum deposits in your fuel system and to

ensure easy starting.