INSPECTION (ENGINE)
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the pump untilthe Safety Information, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood.
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
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 (See Figure 5) and wipe clean.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal
3.Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4.If the oil level is low (See Figure 6), 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).
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Figure 6. Engine Oil DipStick (Oil Level
Table 5. Oil Type
Season | Temperature | Oil Type |
Summer | 25°C or Higher | SAE |
Spring/Fall | 25°C~10°C | SAE |
Winter | 0°C or Lower | SAE |
DANGER
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
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