HONDA GC160E - Manual (Page 6)

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Engine oil level
Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the
engine’s service life.
Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine
stopped.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious
engine damage.
1.
Ambient temperature
SINGLE VISCOSITY
MULTI VISCOSITY
OIL FILLER CAP UPPER LIMIT
Use Honda 4-stroke, or an equivalent
high detergent, premium quality mo-
tor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S.
automobile manufacturer’s require-
ments for service classification SG, SF.
Motor oils classified SG, SF will show
this designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for gen-
eral, all temperature use. If single vis-
cosity oil is used, select the appropri-
ate viscosity for the average tempera-
ture in your area.
Remove the oil filler cap and check the oil level.
If the lebel is low, add the recommended oil to the edge of the
oil filler hole. 1.
2.
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