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CAUTION
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Engine shipped without oil. Failure to add oil will result in
serious engine damage.
A bottle of engine oil is included with your Trimmer. Refer to
Figure 5 for alternative oil types to use at different tempera-
tures. Always use a high quality detergent oil classified “For
Service, SG, SH, SJ” or higher.
Do not use special additives.
CAUTION
Always use recommended oil type. Using dirty oil or incorrect
oil type such as 2-stroke engine oil will shorten engine life.
HOW TO CHECK OIL LEVEL AND FILL TO PROPER LEVEL
WARNING
Before checking oil, make sure engine is off, and spark
plug wire has been disconnected from spark plug.
1. Place trimmer on a level surface.
2. Remove Dipstick and wipe clean with cloth. Refer to
Figure 6 for location of Dipstick.
3. Replace Dipstick and do NOT screw it. Remove and
check oil level.
4. When oil level is full, the oil will be at upper limit on dip
stick. If oil level is near or below the lower limit, oil must
be added. (See Figure 6)
5. Add oil slowly until the oil level reaches the upper limit of
the dipstick. Use a funnel or nozzle to reduce spillage.
CAUTION
Frequently check oil level while filling. DO NOT OVER-
FILL. DO NOT UNDERFILL. Running engine at improper
oil level will seriously damage engine.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
7. Clean up any spilled oil.
Engine Preparation
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Engine Oil
A
Figure 6
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
Figure 5
SAE
TEMP
100° F
40° C
-20
-20
-30
-10
0
0
20
20
10
40
60
80
30
Ambient Service Temperature
SAE 10W-30
SAE 30
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