Pre-Operation Check - Honda FR500 Owner's Manual

3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
ENGINE OIL
1 IMPORTANT NoT'CE 1 Running the engine with low oil level will cause
serious engine damage.
a. Place the tiller on a level surface.
b. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
c. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
d. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to
the upper level with the recommended oil.
Use high-detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engine oil, certified to meet
or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for API Service
Classification SG, SF/CC, CD.
1 IMPORTANT NoT'CE 1 Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil will
shorten the engine's service life.
SAE low-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other
viscosities shown in the following chart may be used when the average
temperature in your area is within the indicated range.
ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
-30 -20
-10 0 10
20 30 40 "C
Ambient temperature
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