Preoperaticin Check; Engine Oil - Honda EW171 Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Engine oil
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Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and
service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage the engine
and are not recommended.
SAE
Viscosity Grades
Check the oil level BEFORE EACH
SAE
USE with the generator on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or
exceeds the requirements for API
service classification
SJ. AI-ways
checktheAPlSE,RVlCE label on the
TEMP-20
,
0
,
20
,
40
60
,
80,
1 O O ; F
oil container to be sure it includes
-30
-20
-10
o
I O 20 30 40°C
the letters SJ.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE 1 OW-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other viscositie
shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area
is within the indicated range.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler neck without
3 . If the oil
level i k low, fill to the top of the oil filler neckwith the recommended
screwing it in,.
HOLE
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oil.
OIL FILLER I
UPPER
ILLER CAP
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