Pre-Operation Checks - Subaru SP170 Instructions For Use Manual

3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

NOTE
Engine shipped from our factory is without oil.
Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not overfill.
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL
Before checking or refilling engine oil, be sure the engine is located on a stable, level surface and stopped.
• Do not screw the oil gauge into the oil filler neck to check oil level. If the oil level is low, refill
to the upper level with the following recommended oil.
• 1 - Oil Gauge
• 2 - Upper Level
• 3 - Lower Level
• Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class SE or higher grade.
• Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation as shown in the
table.
2. CHECK FUEL
Do not refuel while smoking, near an open flame or other such potential fire hazards. Otherwise fire accident may occur.
NOTE
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON
AUTOMOTIVE UNLEADED GASOLINE.
• Stop the engine and open the cap.
• Close the fuel valve before filling the fuel tank.
• Do not fill above the fuel filter screen (as marked 2 ), or the fuel may overflow when it heats up
later and expands.
• When filling the fuel tank, always use the fuel filter screen.
• After refueling, tighten the fuel cap (rotate clockwise) until it makes a physical stop, there will be
a relief in resistance just before the physical stop.
• Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Oil Capacity (Upper Level)
SP170/210 0.6 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
SP170/210 3.4L
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