DUROMAX XP18HP, User Manual

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ENGINE SETUP
Add oil
The engine requires engine oil to operate properly. The engine, when new from the package
contains no oil in the crankcase
*
. You must add the proper amount of oil before operating the
engine for the first time. This amount is equal to the oil capacity of the engine crankcase:
a. Make sure the engine is on a level surface.
b. Unscrew the oil filler cap from the engine .
c. Using a funnel, add the appropriate amount of oil
into the crankcase. You can check the oil level of the
engine with the dipstick located below the oil
filler cap. Simply pull the dipstick out and the
indicated oil level is on the end of the stick.
d. Replace oil filler cap.
1.
Step 1- Adding Oil
Model Number XP18HP
Engine Oil Capacity 37.2 fl. oz (1.1 L)
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WARNING : DO NOT overfill the crankcase. This
may damage the motor and shorting overall life
of your Engine.
Engine oil recommended: SAE 10W-30.
Viscosity varies with regions and temperatures. Choose your
oil viscosity using the chart to the left.
* A small amount of oil from factory testing may be present on
arrival.
* Synthetic oil may be used after the 8 hour initial break-in
period. Using synthetic oil does not increase the recommended
oil change interval. Full synthetic 5W-30 oil will aid in starting in
cold temperatures <5ºC (41ºF).
WARNING : Do not apply engine oils with additives or 2-stroke gasoline engine oils;
they don’t have enough lubrication and may shorten the engine’s service life.