Operating Instructions
Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
To prevent serious injury:
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
Starting the Engine
Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before
set up and starting. If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed properly.
Before starting, first familiarize yourself with proper shut down and emergency shut down procedures
Checking and Filling Engine Oil
low engine oil WILL permanently damage the engine. Check the oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position.
1.Wipe dipstick exterior with a clean cloth. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a clean rag. Pour engine oil into the oil fill hole until the level of oil is even with the bottom edge of the oil fill hole (if you cannot see the oil through the oil fill hole, then the oil is too low and more oil must be added).
2.Reinsert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw in; then remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should reach the upper limit
(H) mark on the dipstick (bottom edge of the oil fill hole).
If the oil level is not to the upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil fill hole), add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level reaches the upper limit mark.
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3.Replace the Oil Dipstick.
CAUTION! Your Warranty is VOID if the engine’s crankcase is not properly filled with oil before each use. Before each use, check the oil level. Do not run the engine with low or no engine oil. Running the engine with no or
The Oil Sensor will automatically shut down the engine before the oil level falls below the safe/low limit. To avoid nuisance tripping of the Oil Sensor and damage to property,
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