SECTION 4: OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

FUELING UNIT

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. To avoid serious personal injury, 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 away from the area.

1. Remove fuel cap (Fig. 7).

2.Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the fuel tank (Fig. 7) and fill tank.

WARNING: Add gasoline in a clean, well ventilated area outdoors. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel.

NOTE: Do not overfill tank.

3.Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled

4.Reinstall the fuel cap.

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from gasoline spray.

WARNING: Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

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.

Unleaded

Gasoline

Gas Can Spout

Fuel Cap

Fuel Tank

Fig. 7

SECTION 5: STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONSCold Start - First Start of the Day or Engine Ran Out of Fuel

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

1.Check oil level in crankcase. See Checking the Oil Level in the Maintenance and Repair Instructions section.

2.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

3.Put the Start/Stop Engine Control in the START [I] position (Fig. 8).

Start / Stop

Control

Fig. 8

4.Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A) position (Fig. 9).

NOTE: Slide the choke lever directly above the appropriate symbol on air filter cover decal (Fig. 9).

5.Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the bulb (Fig. 9). If gasoline has not entered the bulb, press three more times, or until it does.

Choke

Lever

Primer

Bulb

Fig. 9

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