CHECKING AND ADDING OIL
•Check oil level before starting the engine.
•Check level daily, or after every eight hours.
•Keep oil level at FULL.
•Do not overfill.
Oil filling procedure:
•Place engine level and clean around oil fill area.
•Remove oil fill cap.
•Pour oil slowly. Fill to point of overflowing.
•Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
Oil checking procedure: before starting engine, check oil level.
•Place engine level and clean around oil fill area.
•Remove oil fill cap.
•If oil level is not to the top of fill hole add oil.
•Pour oil slowly. Fill to point of overflowing.
•Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
FUEL
•Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days.
•Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.
•Do not mix oil with gasoline.
CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated
gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.
ADDING FUEL
•Fill tank outdoors or in a
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.
•Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately
•Replace cap before starting.
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