Stow manual Stow T-20H PRE-INSPECTION Engine

STOW T-20H — PRE-INSPECTION (ENGINE)

CAUTION

NEVER operate the pump in a confined area or enclosed area structure that does not provide ample free flow of air.

ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the pump.

Before Starting

1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Clean the pump, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.

4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.

5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.

Engine Oil Check

3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 5).Maximum oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters)

Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

Table 5. Oil Type

Season	Temperature	Oil Type
Summer	25°C or Higher	SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall	25°C~10°C	SAE 10W-30/20
Winter	0°C or Lower	SAE 10W-10

Explosive Fuel

DANGER

1.To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 4) and wipe clean.

Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the pump if the engine is hot! or running.

Fuel Check

1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.

2.Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.

3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately!

Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)

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