Engine Oil - Honda HS828 Owner's Manual

Engine oil
Inspection:
With the snowthrower on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap and wipe
the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do not screw
it in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended
oil.
OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK
-20 0 20
40 EO'F
-30 -20 -10
0 1ooc
UPPER -LEVEL
OIL CAPACITY: 1.1 P (1.16 US qt)
RECOMMENDED OIL:
Use high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturers' requirements for API Service Classifica-
tion SG, SF/CC, CD (Motor oils classified SG, SF/CC, CD will show this
designation on the container.) Select the appropriate oil viscosity for the
average temperature in your area, as shown in the chart above.
SAE5W-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use.
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Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage.
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Using nondetergent oil can shorten the engine's service life, and using
2-stroke oil will damage the engine.
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