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Gas And Oil Fill-up
Oil (one
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscositygrade according to the expected operating temperature. Followthe chart below.
NOTE: Although
multivisoosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine
Colder _32°F_ Warmer
damage from running low on oil.
5W30 | I | SAE 30 |
Oil Viscosity Chart
Remove oil fill dipstick.
With the
-notto rub the dipstickalong the inside walls of the oilfill tube. This would result in a false dipstickreading. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick, if necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten. Check oil level three times priorto starting engine to be certain you'vegotten an accurate dipstick reading. Running the engine with too little oil can result in permanant engine damage.
Gasoline
Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
Make sure the container from which you will pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in its container. Gasoline that has been sitting for any
period longer than four weeks should be considered stale.
Fill fuel tank with approximately 3 quarts of clean, fresh,
WARNING: Never fillthe fuel tank indoors.
Gasoline producesnoxiousfumes. Always be certain to fillthe fuel tank in a well
ventilated area to avoid inhalation of gasoline fumes.
WARNING: Never smoke while fueling your
WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch-
from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move
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Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running disappeared.
out of gasoline while operating the chipper- shredder vacuum. If the unit runs out of gas as it
is chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted. Refer to
Removing the Flail Screen on page 15.
Starting The Engine
IMPORTANT: ifyour unitshows any sign of motion
with the drive clutchcontrolin the disengaged position, shut the engine off immediately. Readjust following the instructions on page 16.
&WARNING: Make sure that no one other than the operator is standing near the
discharge chute, and the bag have been Do not operate this unit unless the nozzle,
properly installed.
Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug if not already attached.
Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. Depress the primer three to four times slowly. Wait about two seconds between each push. When temperature is at or below 50°F/10°C, it may be necessary to depress the primer five to six times. You may have to use the primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Place one foot on the left rear wheelto prevent the unit from skidding while starting.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle. The rope will pull slightly harder at this point. Let the rope rewind slowly.