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3. Engine oil
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Engine oil is a major factor
affecting
engine
performance
and service
life. Nondetergent
oils and 2-stroke
oils are not recommended
because
they have inadequate
lubricating
characteristics.
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Check
the oil level with
the pump on a level surface
and the engine
stopped.
Use Honda 4-stroke
oil, or an equivalent
high detergent,
premium
quality
motor
oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. auto-
mobile manufacturer's
requirements
for
Service
Classification
SG,
SF/CC,
CD.
Motor
oils classified
SG, SF/CC,
CD will
show this designation
on the container.
SAE
lOW/30
is
recommended
for
general, all-temperature
use.
TEMP-20
0
20
40
, 60
80
1OO'F
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Other
viscosities
shown
in the
chart
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40%
may be used when the average tempera-
ture in your area is within
the indicated
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
range.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick
and wipe it clean.
2. Insert the filler cap/dipstick
into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
3.If
the
level
is low,
fill to the
top
of the
oil filler
neck
with
the
recommended oil.
The Oil Alert System
will automatically
stop the engine before the oil level
falls below
the safe limit. However,
to avoid the inconvenience
of an
unexpected
shutdown,
it is advisable
to visually
inspect
the
oil level
regularly.
OIL FILLER NECK
OIL FILLER CAP
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