Subaru SP170/210 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
NOTE
Engine shipped from our factory is without oil.
Before starting engine, ll with oil. Do not overll.
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL
Before checking or relling engine oil, be sure the engine is located on a stable, level surface and stopped.
• Do not screw the oil gauge into the oil ller neck to check oil level. If the oil level is low, rell
to the upper level with the following recommended oil.
• 1 - Oil Gauge
• 2 - Upper Level
• 3 - Lower Level
• Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class SE or higher grade.
• Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation as shown in the
table.
2. CHECK FUEL
Do not refuel while smoking, near an open ame or other such potential re hazards. Otherwise re accident may occur.
NOTE
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON
AUTOMOTIVE UNLEADED GASOLINE.
• Stop the engine and open the cap.
• Close the fuel valve before lling the fuel tank.
• Do not ll above the fuel lter screen (as marked 2 ), or the fuel may overow when it heats up
later and expands.
• When lling the fuel tank, always use the fuel lter screen.
• After refueling, tighten the fuel cap (rotate clockwise) until it makes a physical stop, there will be
a relief in resistance just before the physical stop.
• Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
! WARNING
Fuel Tank Capacity
SP170/210 3.4L
Oil Capacity (Upper Level)
SP170/210 0.6 L