Meridian Bulk Seed Tender Seed Express 225RST, Operator'S Manual

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11.2 ENGINE
For any questions concerning the Honda ® engine
not provided in this manual, refer to the OEM
manual that was provided with the seed tender.
To contact Honda
®
, refer to the OEM Literature
section in this manual.
11.2.1 Approved Fuel
Use a regular unleaded automotive gasoline for all
operating conditions. The fuel tank capacity is 1.0
liters (2.1 US pints).
11.2.2 Engine Oil
Use a typical SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 multi-
viscosity motor oil for normal operating conditions.
Consult your engine manual for the recommended
oil in cold temperatures. The crankcase capacity
is 1.1 liters (1.16 US qt.).
11.2.3 Change Engine and Reduction
Case Oil
1. Review the Operator’s Manual for the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool before changing the
oil. Draining works best when the oil is warm.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
Hot engine oil can burn skin.
3. Be sure the engine key switch is in the OFF
position and the fuel valve is turned OFF.
4. Place a pan under drain plug (1) or (2).
Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to
drain for ten minutes.
5. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten.
6. Dispose of the oil in an approved container.
Follow industrial disposal regulations.
7. Fill the engine or reduction case with SAE
10W-30 oil for general usage. If the engine is
operated in more extreme conditions, refer to
the OEM manual for oil recommendations.
8. Run the engine for one minute and recheck
both oil levels. Add oil, as needed.
11.2.4 Clean Air Cleaner
Check and remove any debris from the foam
cover of the air cleaner daily before each usage.
Thoroughly clean or replace the foam cover every
three months or 50 hours of operation (clean it
more frequently when used in dusty conditions).