Pre-Operation Checks - Subaru EH025A Owner's Manual

3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Oil gauge
Upper level
Lower level
5W
10W
Single
grade
Multi
grade
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Ambient
temperature
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CAUTION
Do not refuel while smoking,
near an open flame or other
potential hazards.
20W
#20
#30
#40
10W-30
10W-40
0 10 20 30
40
32 50 68 86
104
CHECK ENGINE OIL
Before checking or refilling engine oil, be
sure the engine is located on a stable, level
surface and stopped.
Do not thread the gauge into oil filler to
■
check oil level.
If the oil level is below the lower level
■
line on the dipstick, refill with the proper
oil (see table) up to the upper level (up to
the point of overflowing the filler neck).
Oil capacity (Upper level) :
EH025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
EH035/035V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
(EH035V) Before filling oil, make sure that
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the oil drain screw is secured thoroughly.
Change oil if it is contaminated.
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(See page 11 Maintenance Schedule.)
Use class SF (API classification) or
■
higher grade oil.
If multi-grade oil is employed, oil
■
consumption tends to increase when
the ambient temperature is high.
Wipe off any spilled oil before starting
■
the engine.
CHECK FUEL
NOTE :
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE
ON AUTOMOTIVE UNLEADED GASOLINE.
Stop the engine and open the cap.
■
Incline the engine as fuel inlet upward,
■
then refill fuel to the upper level. Do
not fill fuel too much.
Use automotive unleaded gasoline only.
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This engine is 4-stroke gasoline engine.
When filling the fuel tank, always use
■
the fuel filter.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting
■
the engine.
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