Operation & Maintenance; Before Starting The Engine; Starting The Engine - Guardian GTV/GTH-990/760 OHVI series Owner's Manual

OPERATION
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
It is the owner's/operator's responsibility to perform all safety
checks; to make sure that all maintenance for safe operation is
performed promptly; and to have the engine checked by an
authorized dealer periodically. Normal maintenance service and
replacement of parts are the responsibility of the
owner/operator and, as such, are not considered defects in
materials or workmanship within the terms of the warranty.
Individual operating habits and usage contribute to the need for
maintenance service.
Proper maintenance and care of your engine assures a
minimum number of problems and keeps your operating
expenses at a minimum. See your authorized dealer/distributor
for service aids and accessories.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Perform the following tasks before trying to start the engine:
Figure 1 - Oil Fill Check
DRAIN
Figure 2 - Oil Check and Oil Fill
CHECKING AND ADDING ENGINE OIL
CHECK
6
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES
FILL/
CHECK
FILL
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future,
use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG SAE 30 weight. Use no special
additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected
operating temperature. Do not use SAE 10W-40.
• Above 40°F, use SAE 10W-30 or SAE 30.
• Below 40°F, use synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30.
Check your engine oil level frequently to avoid possible
damage from running low on oil.
• Place engine on a level surface.
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and
dipstick. (Figure 1 or figure 2)
• Wipe dipstick clean. Reinstall and check oil level on dipstick.
• Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening
until it reaches the full mark on the dipstick. Stop filling
occasionally to check oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
• Install dipstick. Install oil fill cap and finger tighten
securely.
• Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
ADDING FUEL
1. Fill the fuel tank using clean, fresh regular UNLEADED
gasoline.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Open the fuel shut-off valve, (if equipped).
2. Move choke control to CHOKE or START Position.
3. Push throttle to FAST position (if equipped). Operate the
engine with the throttle in FAST position.
4. Turn key to START position (hold until engine starts, but
not more than 5 seconds). To prevent damage to starter,
allow starter to cool for one minute between attempting to
restart.
5. A) If the engine FAILS TO START, go to Step 6.
B) If the engine STARTS, go to Step 7.
6. Push the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
POSITION. Repeat step 4
• If the engine STILL FAILS TO START, repeat
Steps 1-5.