6.5
OILING MECHANICAL PARTS
The main bearings (shown as #18 in Figure 8-1) are lubricated for life and need no attention. Oil all pivots and linkage
joints occasionally.
6.6
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION:
GASOLINE ENGINES ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE CRANKCASE.
ATTEMPTING TO RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT FILLING THE CRANKCASE AND
REDUCER WITH OIL WILL CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND MAY VOID THE
WARRANTY.
6.6.1
Honda Engines
For both the engine and gear reducer, use Honda 4-stroke oil or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil
certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for Service Classification SG,SF/CC, CD. SAE
10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. Other viscosity’s shown on the chart in your engine manual
may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated range. The oil capacity is 0.6 liters (20
oz.). The gear reducer oil capacity is 0.15 liters (5 oz.). The engine itself (
not
the power drive) must be in the upright
(level) position when filling and checking the oil. Oil filling instructions are included in the Honda engine manual.
After filling with, or changing oil, start and run the engine at idle for 30 seconds. Shut engine off. Wait 30 seconds and
check oil level.
The engine itself (
not
the power drive) must be in the upright (level) position when filling and checking oil.
CAUTION:
HONDA ENGINES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OIL ALERT UNIT. FAILURE TO ADD THE
PROPER AMOUNT OF OIL MAY RESULT IN THE ENGINE FAILING TO START. THE
ENGINE MAY ALSO SHUT DOWN IF INCLINED DURING OPERATION.
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