Engine Oil
1.Make sure pump/engine is on level ground.
2.Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
3.Verify that oil level (Figure 7) is maintained between the two notches on the dipstick.
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
SAFE OPERATING
OIL LEVEL
ADD ENGINE OIL
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick
4.If engine oil is low, fill engine crankcase with lubricating oil through filler hole (Figure 8), but do not overfill.
5.The oil listed in Table 5 is recommended to ensure better engine performance. Use class CD or higher grade motor oil.
ENGINE
OIL FILLER
HOLE
Figure 8. Engine Oil Dipstick
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Battery
This unit is of negative ground. DO NOT connect in reverse. Always maintain battery fluid level between the specified marks. Battery life will be shortened, if the fluid level are not properly maintained. Add only distilled water when replenishment is necessary.
DO NOT over fill. Check to see whether the battery cables are loose. Poor contact may result in poor starting or malfunctions. Always keep the terminals firmly tightened. Coating the terminals with an approved battery terminal treatment compound. Replace battery with only recommended type battery.
The battery is sufficiently charged if the specific gravity of the battery fluid is 1.28 (at 68° F). If the specific gravity should fall to 1.245 or lower, it indicates that the battery is dead and needs to be recharged or replaced.
Before charging the battery with an external electric source, be sure to disconnect the battery cables.
Battery Cable Installation
ALWAYS be sure the battery cables are properly connected to the battery terminals as shown in Figure 9. The RED cable is connected to the positive terminal of the battery, and the BLACK cable is connected to the negative terminal of the battery.
POSITIVENEGATIVE
REDBLACK
BATTERY
Figure 9. Battery
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