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inspeCtiOn
BeFore STarTing
1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the unit, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
engine oil CHeCk
1. To check the engine oil level, place the unit on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 5) and wipe it clean.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
CauTion
alWaYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection while operating the mixer.
CauTion
never place hands or feet inside the
engine guard cover while the engine is
running.
alWaYS shut the engine down
before performing any kind of maintenance
service on the mixer.
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 6), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 5).
Maximum oil capacity is 2.33 pints (1.09 liters).
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
NOTICE
Reference engine manufacturer’s manual for specific
servicing instructions.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Table 5. oil Type
Season
Temperature
oil Type
Summer
25°C or Higher
SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall
25°C ~ 10°C
SAE 10W-30/20
Winter
0°C or Lower
SAE 10W-10
