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Setup
1. Read and follow the warnings on pages 3–3
before setting up or operating this sprayer
.
2. Install the hoses and gun.
3. Clamp the siphon hose to the pump.
Be sure
the
gasket
is in the quick
disconnect elbow; air leaks will
prevent
priming.
4. Check
the engine oil level.
Refer to the Honda en
-
gine manual, supplied. In summary: remove one oil
fill plug – the oil should be almost overflowing. See
Fig.
1. Add oil as necessary
. Also read the
MAINTE-
NANCE
section on page 15.
Recommended
engine
oil: Use a high–quality
, deter
-
gent oil, SAE 10W–40, classified “FOR SERVICE
SE
or SF”.
5. Ground the sprayer before operating it. Connect
the
grounding clamp (32) to a true earth ground.
Fol
-
low the FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD on page
3.
6. Fill the gas tank.
See FUELING, below
.
7. Flush the pump to remove the protective light-
weight oil. See FLUSHING GUIDELINES on page
12.
8. AGITATE OR MIX THE MATERIAL THOROUGH-
LY!
Make sure the heavier material on the bottom of
the
container is completely mixed in.
9.
Start the sprayer
.
See page 10.
CAUTION
T
o avoid damaging the pressure control, follow these
precautions.
1.
Always use spray hose at least 90 ft. (27 m)
long.
2.
Do not allow water or water-base material to
freeze in the pressure control.
Fueling
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. T
o reduce the risk of a fire
or explosion:
1.
Always shut of
f the engine before refueling.
2.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area.
3.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the
area where the engine is refueled or where the
gasoline is stored.
4.
Do not overfill the tank. Make sure the filler cap
is securely closed after refueling.
5.
Fuel vapor or spilled fuel can ignite. If any fuel
is spilled during refueling, make sure the are is
dry before starting the engine.
1Fuel specifications. Use automotive gasoline with
a
pump octane number of 86 or higher
. If the engine
knocks
or pings, use a higher octane fuel.
Unleaded
fuel
minimizes combustion chamber deposits.
2Gasolines containing alcohol (gasohol). Do not
use
gasohol which contains methanol, if the gasohol
does
not contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors
for
methanol. Even if it does contain such
additives,
do not use the gasohol if it contains more than
5%
methanol.
NOTE: The HONDA engine warranty does not cover
damage
resulting from the use of gasolines con
-
taining
alcohol.
See the HONDA engine manual
for
more information.
3. General. Do not use oil and gasoline mixtures or
contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or
water
in the fuel tank.
4. Tank
capacity:
0.95 gallons (3.6 liter).
Leave 1/2 in.
(13
mm) at the top of the tank for gas expansion.
5. Shut off the engine switch before refueling.
6. After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.
0141D
ENGINE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
FILL
CAP
0015
Fig.
2