WARNING: OVERFiLLiNG OiL CRANKCASE MAY I
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL iNJURY. Check and I maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the
oil before each use while the engine is cold and change
t as needed. See Changing the Oil. | j |
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check oil before each use while the engine is cold and change the oil per the Maintenance Schedule. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.
Use a
ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE
NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. in order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start the unit.
Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 SF,
SG, SH oil (Fig. | 10). |
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NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. it can |
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be used | to measure the |
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correct | amount during |
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future oil changes (Fig. | |||
10). See Changing the Oil.
1.Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the paper seal covering the opening. Replace the top. Next, cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 10).
2.Remove the oil fill plug from the crankcase (Fig. 11).
3.Tilt the unit 30 ° to the side
(Fig. | 12). | Fig. 11 | |
4. Pour the entire bottle of oil | |||
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into | the oil fill hole (Fig. 12). | ]__ | |
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or | |||
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5.Wipe up any oil that may have _
spilled and reinstall the oil fill | 1\i__, |
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plug. |
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Check oil before each use while | the | f_ | % | |
engine is cold and change the oil per | ||||
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the Maintenance Schedule. Refer | to | _, |
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Checking the Oil Level. |
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CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL |
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Check the oil only when the engine is | Fig. 12 | |
off and cool. | ||
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1.Place the unit on its stand on a level surface.
2.Remove the oil fill plug from the crankcase (Fig. 11).
3.Look into the oil fill hole (Fig. 11). if the oil level comes up to the first thread, then the oil is full (Fig. 13). if it does not, fill with oil until it does.
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Oil Full Line
Fig. 13
RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit performance. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
NOTE: This is a
Definition of Blended Fuels
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).
separate or form acids when stored. Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when using
Using Blended Fuels
if you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:
• Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
Use the fuel additive
Drain tank and run the engine dry before storing unit
Using Fuel Additives
outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
,_ WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do not
start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
i vaporsWARNING:may explode. Always stop the engine and allow Gasoline is extremely flammable, ignited
it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area.
The use of fuel additives, such as
FUELING THE UNIT
from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel J
,_ i WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury cap securely in place.
1.Remove the fuel cap.
2.Place the gas container's spout into the fill hole on the fuel tank (Fig. 14) and fill the tank.
Gas Call
Spout
Fuel Tank
Fig. 14
NOTE: Do not overfill the tank.
3.Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
4.Reinstall the fuel cap.
5.Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine.
NOTE: Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance to Federal, State
and Local regulations.
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