Fueling
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
Always turn the engine switch (K) to off before refueling.
Refuel in a
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where the gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the tank. Make sure the gas fill cap
(L) is securely closed after refueling.
Be careful not to spill fuel when fueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel can ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
1.Fuel specifications. Use automotive gasoline with a pump octane number [(R + M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher. Unleaded fuel minimizes the combustion chamber deposits.
2.Gasolines containing alcohol (gasohol). Do not use gasohol which contains methanol, if the gaso- hol 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 the damage resulting from the use of gasolines con- taining alcohol. See the HONDA engine manual for more information.
3.General. Do not use any oil and gasoline mixtures or contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting any dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank.
4.Tank Capacity. 0.95 gallons (3.6 liter). Always leave at least 1/2 in. at the top of the tank for expansion.
5.Shut off the engine before refueling.
6.After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.
Startup
Before You Start the Sprayer
1.See Flushing on page 11 to determine if you should flush the sprayer.
2.Be sure the gas tank is full.
3.Check the engine oil level.
NOTE: The engine stops automatically, or will not start, if it is low on oil. Refer to the oil fill procedure in the Honda engine manual or to step 4, page 6.
4.Be sure the spark plug cable is firmly pushed onto the plug.
Starting the Sprayer
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 1 as you start the sprayer.
1.When starting a sprayer that IS NOT PRIMED, remove the spray tip.
2.If a secondary hose and gun is not installed, be sure the cap is securely plugging the secondary outlet fitting.
3.Place the suction tube into the paint, water or solvent container, depending on whether you are
flushing or are ready to spray.
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4.Open the black fuel shutoff lever by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION
Never try to start the engine unless fluid pressure is relieved and the pressure control switch is OFF. Trying to start the engine when it is pressurized could damage the recoil system.
5.Turn the pressure control switch to OFF.
6.To start the engine:
a.Turn the pressure adjusting knob all the way counterclockwise to the lowest pressure set- ting.
b.Slide the metal throttle lever away from the fuel tank to maximum position (fully left).
c.If the engine is cold, close the choke by mov- ing the gray lever.
d.If the engine is warm, close the choke by moving the gray lever only half way or not at all.
e.Turn the engine switch to ON.
