
CHECK BEFORE OPERATION
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CHECK BEFORE OPERATION
1) Check
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Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.
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Look for signs of damage.
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Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts, and screws are
tightened.
2) Check oil
When stopping the engine at horizontal place, check the oil
1) Take the oil dipstick and clean
2)
Insert the oil dipstick in and check the oil lever without screwing down.
3)
If the oil is too low, add the recommenced oil in.
4)
After finishing, reassemble and screw the oil dipstick down.
The Oil Alert system (applicable engine types) will automatically stop the engine before the
oil level falls below safe limits. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected
shutdown, always check the engine oil level before startup.
3) Check fuel
First stop the engine, open the fuel cover, and check oil level., if the oil level is too low, add
the fuel to full, after finishing, screw the fuel cover down.
Don
’
t add the fuel over the shoulder of the carburetor when fueling (maximum oil level).
Fuel tank volume
:
154F-1
:
1.6 L
CAUTION
Lower limit
Upper limit
Oil dipstick