WT5HP/WTE5HP/WT5HPSG WATER TRAILERS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/14/17) — PAGE 17
INSPECTION (ENGINE)
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 filter.
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 4) and wipe it clean.
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
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 5), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
Maximum oil capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.6 liters).
DIPSTICK
Table 4. 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
NOTICE
Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for specific
servicing instructions.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
FUEL CHECK
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
Figure 6. Fuel Level Check
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
LOWER LIMIT
UPPER LIMIT
DANGER
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be
dangerous if mishandled.
DO NOT
smoke
while refueling.
DO NOT
attempt to refuel if
the engine is hot or running.
FUEL
CAP
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