Pre-Operation CHECK ENGINE OIL 1. Place unit on level surface. NOTE: All units are shipped without engine oil. Refer to engine manual to fill. 2. Remove oil filler cap/dipstick (A) and wipe it clean. 3. Insert filler cap/dipstick into oil filler neck, but DO NOT screw it in. 4. Remove dipstick. Proper oil level is at midpoint of dipstick (A). Add oil if necessary to bring oil level to top of threads (B). 5. Install and tighten cap. B A GASOLINE ENGINE OIL 122°F 50°C Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes. 40°C 30°C 104°F 86°F John Deere TURF-GARD TM is preferred. Also recommend ed is John Deere PLUS-4 ® .
SAE 10W-40 SAE 10W-30 20°C 68°F Other oils may be used if they meet one or more of the following: 10°C 50°F SAE 5W-30 • API Service Classification SH • API Service Classification SG • CCMC Specification G4 • CCMC Specification G5 -10°C 0°C 32°F 14°F -20°C -4°F -30°C -40°C -22°F -40°F BEFORE USE 1. Engine is shipped without oil. Refer to engine manual for proper oil specifications. WARNING FLAMMABLE! AVOID FIRE WHEN REFUEL OR MAINTENANCE. CAUTION FLAMMABLE! DO NOT SMOKE WHEN MIXING FUEL AND REFUEL NEAR OPEN FIRE. ANY FUEL SPILLAGE MUST BE CLEANED COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. STOP ENGINE AND WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COOLED DOWN BEFORE REFUELING. Centrifugal Pump Operator's Manual 7