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5-2. Engine Prestart Checks (Robin-Powered Units)
802 353-G
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Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and
on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30
engine oil.
Engine stops if oil pressure gets too low.
. Follow run-in procedure in engine manual.
. This unit has a low oil pressure shutdown
switch. However, some conditions may
cause engine damage before the engine
shuts down. Check oil level often and do
not use the oil pressure shutdown system
to monitor oil level.
Fuel
To help prime the fuel system at initial start-up,
fill tank with fresh fuel (see maintenance label
for specifications). Always leave filler neck
empty to allow room for expansion (see fuel
tank window on base). Check fuel level 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
erratically if crankcase is overfilled.
After fueling, check oil with unit on level sur-
face. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick, add
oil (see maintenance label).
. To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition. Store bat-
tery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
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5-3. Engine Prestart Checks (Kohler-Powered Units)
802 339-G
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and
on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30
engine oil.
Engine stops if oil pressure gets too low.
. Follow run-in procedure in engine manual.
. This unit has a low oil pressure shutdown
switch. However, some conditions may
cause engine damage before the engine
shuts down. Check oil level often and do
not use the oil pressure shutdown system
to monitor oil level.
Fuel
To help prime the fuel system at initial start-up,
fill tank with fresh fuel (see maintenance label
for specifications). Always leave filler neck
empty to allow room for expansion (see fuel
tank window on base). Check fuel level 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
erratically if crankcase is overfilled.
After fueling, check oil with unit on level sur-
face. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick, add
oil (see maintenance label).
. To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition. Store bat-
tery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
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Gasoline