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5-4. Engine Prestart Checks (Subaru-Powered Units)
244 032-A / 217 015-A
Full
Full
Gasoline
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
. Follow run-in procedure in en-
gine manual.
NOTICE − This unit has a low oil
pressure shutdown switch. Howev-
er, some conditions may cause en-
gine damage before the engine
shuts down. Check oil level often
and do not use the oil pressure
shutdown system to monitor oil
level.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting en-
gine the first time (see maintenance
label for specifications). Always
leave filler neck empty to allow
room for expansion. Check fuel lev-
el on a cold engine before use each
day.
Oil
. Do not exceed the ”Full” mark
on the oil level dipstick. The
fuel pump may operate errati-
cally if crankcase is overfilled.
After fueling, check oil with unit on
level surface. If oil is not up to full
mark on dipstick, add oil (see main-
tenance label).
. To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
Oil Check
Oil Fill