| OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION |
| STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS |
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WARNING: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil.
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPEUsing the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil,
or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and |
failure. |
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 13). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
To avoid serious personal injury, make sure that the blower tube is locked in place or firmly installed.
Use a |
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Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH. |
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| ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE |
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NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid |
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damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before | Funnel |
you attempt to start the unit. | Spout |
Your unit is supplied with one 2.03 fluid oz. (60 ml.) bottle of |
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SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 7). |
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NOTE: Save the empty oil bottle. It can be used to measure |
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the correct amount during future oil changes. See | Fig. 7 |
Changing the Oil. | |
1. Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the |
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paper seal covering the opening. Replace the top. Next, |
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cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 7). | Oil Fill Plug |
2. Tip unit so that the back of the engine is facing up in a |
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vertical position. |
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3. Remove the oil fill plug from the crankcase (Fig. 8). | |
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4. Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank. | Oil Fill |
5. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil | |
fill plug. | Hole |
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Check oil before each use and change as needed. Refer to |
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Checking the Oil Level. | Fig. 8 |
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WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well 
ventilated outdoor area. Wipe up any 
spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a 
source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do not start 
the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. 
WARNING: Gasoline is extremely 
flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. 
Always stop the engine and allow 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.
Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit performance. |
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Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline. | Fig. 9 | |
NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid damage | ||
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1.Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 11). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
4.Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 12). NOTE: The unit should be started in idle. Do not
squeeze the trigger while starting (Fig. 13).
5.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13) and pull the starter rope out until you feel some resistance. This is usually around
6.Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 12).
7.Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 4 times to start the engine.
8.Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
9.Place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 12). The unit is ready for use.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3. IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts,
place the choke lever in Position 3 and pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
HOT RESTART: If the unit is already hot, place the choke lever in Position 3 and pull the starter rope to restart. The unit should be started in idle. Do not squeeze the trigger while starting (Fig. 11).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS1.Release your hand from the trigger. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Press the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position and hold until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 11).
On/Off
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Position 3
Trigger
Primer
Bulb
Fig. 11
Position 2 | Position 1 |
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Fig. 12
to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline. |
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).
If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:
•Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
•Use a gas stabilizer fuel additive
•Drain tank and run the engine dry before storing unit
Using Fuel AdditivesThe use of a gas stabilizer will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's gas tank.
FUELING THE UNITWARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 13
1. Remove the fuel cap (Fig. 10).
2. Place the gas container’s spout into the fill hole on 
the fuel tank (Fig. 10) and fill the tank.
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.
Gas Can
Spout
Fuel
Cap
Fuel Tank
Fig. 10
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