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10.3 ENGINE
For any questions concerning the Honda
that are not answered in this manual, refer to the
OEM manual that was provided with the seed
tender.
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To contact Honda
, refer to the OEM Literature
section in this manual. Refer to "11.1 Honda®
Engine" on page 55.
10.3.1 Approved Fuel
Use a regular unleaded automotive gasoline for all
operating conditions. The fuel tank capacity is 8.0
gallons (30.3 liters).
10.3.2 Engine Oil
Use SAE 10W-30 multi-viscosity motor oil for
normal operating conditions. Consult your
engine manual for the recommended oil in cold
temperatures. The oil capacity is 1.5 liters (1.7 US
qt.) without a fi lter change, 1.7 liters (1.8 US qt.)
with a fi lter change.
10.3.3 Change Engine Oil
1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool before changing oil.
Draining works best when oil is warm.
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Hot engine oil can burn skin.
3. Be sure the engine key switch is in the OFF
position.
4. Place a pan under the drain plug.
5. Remove drain plug (1) and allow oil to drain
completely.
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engine
6. Reinstall the engine drain plug with a new
sealing washer and tighten.
7. Remove oil fi lter (2) and drain the oil it
contains into the drain pan.
8. Clean the fi lter mounting base, and coat the
seal of the new oil fi lter with clean engine oil.
9. Screw on the new oil fi lter by hand until the
seal contacts the fi lter mounting base, then
use an oil fi lter socket tool to tighten the fi lter
an additional 3/4 turn.
10. Remove oil fi ller cap (3) and fi ll the engine with
1.8 Qt. (1.7 l) of SAE 10W-30 oil for general
usage. Check the oil level on dipstick (4).
If the engine is operated in more extreme
conditions, refer to the OEM manual for oil
recommendations.
11. Run the engine for one minute and recheck
the oil level. Add oil, as needed, to reach the
upper limit mark on the dipstick.
12. Dispose of the used oil in an approved
container. Follow industrial disposal
regulations.
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