INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2.Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.
4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.
5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.Loosened screws or bolts due to vibration, could lead to unexpected accident.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1.To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 3) and wipe clean.
Figure 3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3.Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4.If the oil level is low (Figure 4), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.60 liters).
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine before the engine falls below safe limits.Always be sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the engine.
Table 4. Oil Type
Season | Temperature | Oil Type |
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Summer | 25°C or Higher | SAE |
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Spring/Fall | 25°C~10°C | SAE |
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Winter | 0°C or Lower | SAE |
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DANGER — Explosive Fuel Hazard
Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity to cool down. In the event of a fuel spill, DO NOT attempt to start the engine until the fuel residue has
been completely wiped up, and the area surrounding the engine is dry.
FUEL CHECK
1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2.Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.
3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT
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