Stanley Black & Decker GT18B02 Operation, Preparation For Use, Engine Crankcase Oil Level

OPERATION

PREPARATION FOR USE

Do not operate the power unit until you have read the engine operating and maintenance instructions manual furnished with the unit.

1. ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL

Always check the oil level before starting the engine. Make sure the oil level is at the FULL MARK on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Use detergent oil classified "For Service SE, SF, SG" as specified in the engine operating and mainte- nance manual. See engine manual for oil viscosity grade.

2. SPARK PLUG

On power units equipped with Briggs & Stratton Engines, ONLY Champion RC12YC or equivalent can be used.

Incorrect type spark plugs can produce radio frequency interference that will corrupt and damage the controller. Failure to use the correct spark plug could result in a war- ranty that will not be considered.

3. ENGINE FUEL LEVEL

Check the fuel level. If low, fill with un-leaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane.

4. HYDRAULIC FLUID

Check the dip stick in the hydraulic fluid reservoir for the proper fiuid level. Use fluids meeting the following specifi- cations.

Viscosity (Fluid Thickness)
U.S.	METRIC
50°F 450 SSU Maximum	10°C 95 C.S.
100°F 130-200 SSU	38°C	27-42 C.S.
140°F 85 SSU Minimum	60°C	16.5 C.S. Min

Pour Point -10°F/-23°C Minimum (for cold startup)

Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2220) 140 Minimum

Demulsibility (ASTM D-1401) 30 Minutes Maximum

Flash Point (ASTM D-92) 340°F/171°C Minimum

Rust Inhibition (ASTM D-665 A & B) Pass

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Oxidation (ASTM D-943) 1000 Hours Minimum

Pump Wear Test (ASTM D-2882) 60 mg Maximum

The following fluids work well over a wide temperature range, allow moisture to settle out and resist biological growth that may occur in cool operating hydraulic circuits. These fluids are recommended by Stanley. Other fluids that meet or exceed the specifications of these fluids may also be used.

Chevron AW-MV-32

Exxon "Univis" J-26

Mobil D.T.E. 13

Gulf "Harmony" AW-HVI-150-32

Shell "Tellus" T-32

Texaco "Rando" HD-AZ

Union "Unax" AW-WR-32

Terresolve EnviroLogic 132

5. HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS

The recommended hose length is 25 ft/8 m with a 1/2 inch/12.7 mm inside diameter. The hoses must have a working pressure rating of at least 2500 psi/175 bar. Each hose end must have male thread ends compatible with

H.T.M.A. (HYDRAULIC TOOL MANUFACTURERS AS- SOCIATION) quick disconnect fittings (NPT type threads). (See Figure 2.)

Figure 1. Control Panel

Facing the control panel, the bottom male quick disconnect fitting is the PRESSURE FLUID OUT fitting. The top female quick disconnect fitting is the RETURN FLUID IN fitting.