Pre-Operation Check; Engine Oil Level - Honda GX22 Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

1. Engine oil level

CAUTION:
 Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
 Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.
1. Place the engine horizontally on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler cap and check the oil level: it should reach the top of the oil filler neck.
3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended oil.
Every 10 hours, check the engine oil level and replenish oil up to the top of the oil filler neck if the
engine is operated for more than 10 hours continuously.
Use Honda 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for service classification SG, SF. Motor oils
classified SG, SF will show this designation on the container. SAE 1OW-30 is recommended for
general, all temperature use.
MULTI
VISCOSITY
CAUTION:
Using non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the engine's service life.
10 w - 30
-30 -20 - 10 0
-20 0 20
Ambient temperature
10 20 30
40 60 80
3
40°
C
100°F