Viper 39570 Mode D'emploi page 10

WARNING
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE
OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING
CENTER.
• ALWAYS PERFORM A PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
BEFORE EACH OPERATION AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEM.
• IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THIS ENGINE, OR FAILURE
TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE OPERATION, CAN
CAUSE A MALFUNCTION.
• SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR IF THIS WARNING
IS NOT COMPLIED WITH.
CHECKING AND ADDING OIL
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before check-
ing or refilling oil.
Clean around oil fill area and drain plug. SEE FIGURE 2.
1.
Unscrew dipstick and wipe clean with cloth. SEE FIGURE 2.
2.
3. Reinsert and tighten dipstick.
4. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
5. If oil level is below the marking on the oil dipstick, re-
fill to upper level, or to the top thread in the oil fill port.
SEE FIGURE 2.
6. Change oil if contaminated.
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CHOOSING OIL TYPE
SAE
5W-30
-20 0 20
-30 -20 -10
Environment Temperature
OIL FILL PORT
& DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
WARNING
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, OR FAILURE TO CORRECT A
PROBLEM BEFORE
MALFUNCTION. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS AND SCHEDULES IN
THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
CHECK ENGINE REGULARLY FOR LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS.
KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
T
EMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
• ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL.
• SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK.
REMOVE SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
Operator Manual
39570 ENGINE
30
10W-30
40 60 80
0 10 20 30
UPPER OIL LEVEL
LOWER OIL LEVEL
FIGURE 2
OPERATION CAN CAUSE
100 °F
40 °C
A