Air Cleaner; Oil Drain; Spark Plug - White Outdoor 83M Operator's Manual

9
Operating
Your
Engine
IMPORTANT: This engine
is shipped without gaso-
line or oil in the engine.
Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage
and void the engine
warranty.
IMPORTANT: Using non-
detergent oil or 2-stroke
engine oil could shorten
the engine's service life.
Be sure to check the
engine on a level surface
with the engine stopped.
Fuel Cap
Starter
Grip
Oil Fill Cap

Oil Drain

Figure 9-1: The major components of the engine.
Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine. Compare the illustration in Figure 9-1 with your lawn mower
engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Pre-Operation Check
Oil Recommendations
IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gaso-
line or oil in the engine. Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage
and void the engine warranty.
• Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
capacity is about 20 oz.
Use a 4-stroke, 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. Motor oils classified SG, SF will
show this designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your
area from the chart to the right.
Know Your Engine
Muffler
1
20w40, 20w50
15w40, 15w50
2
(ºC) -30º -20º
(ºF)
-20º
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
IMPORTANT: Using non detergent oil or 2-stroke
engine oil could shorten the engine's service life.
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Air Cleaner

Spark Plug

10w
10w40
10w30
-10º 0º 10º
0º 20º 40º
Ambient Temperature
20w
20
30
40
20º 30º 40º
60º 80º 100º