OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

WARNING: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use while the engine is cold and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil.

RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check oil before each use while the engine is cold and change the oil every 25 hours of operation. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure. Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.

ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE

NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start the unit.

Your unit is supplied with one 3.04

Funnel

 

fluid oz. (90 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 SF,

Spout

Fill Level

SG, SH oil (Fig. 9).

 

NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. It can

 

Fig. 9

be used to measure the

 

correct amount during

 

Oil Fill Plug

future oil changes (Fig. 9). O-Ring

See Changing the Oil.

 

 

1. Unscrew the top of the bottle

 

 

of oil and remove the paper

 

 

seal covering the opening.

 

 

Replace the top. Next, cut the

 

 

tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 9).

 

 

2. Remove the oil fill plug from

 

 

the crankcase (Fig. 10).

Oil Fill Hole

3. Tilt the unit backwards 30°

(Fig. 11).

 

Fig. 10

4. Pour the entire bottle of oil

 

 

 

into the oil fill hole (Fig. 11).

30°

NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or

 

 

fuel tank.

 

 

5. Wipe up any oil that may have

 

 

spilled and reinstall the oil fill

 

 

plug.

 

 

Check oil before each use while the

 

 

engine is cold and change the oil

 

 

every 25 hours of operation. Refer to

 

 

Checking the Oil Level.

 

 

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

 

 

Check the oil only when the engine is

 

Fig. 11

off and cool.

 

 

 

1.Place the unit on its stand on a level surface.

2.Remove the oil fill plug from the crankcase (Fig. 10).

3.Look into the oil fill hole (Fig. 10). If the oil level comes up to the first thread, then the oil is full (Fig. 12). If it does not, fill with oil until it does.

Oil Full Line

Fig. 12

RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE

Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit performance. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline.

Definition of Blended Fuels

Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate or form acids when stored. Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when using alcohol-blended fuel.

Using Blended Fuels

If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:

•Always use fresh unleaded gasoline

•Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an equivalent

•Drain tank and run the engine dry before storing unit

Using Fuel Additives

WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. 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 at a distance from the area.

The use of fuel additives, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's gas tank.

FUELING THE UNIT

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

1.Remove the fuel cap.

2.Place the gas container’s spout into the fill hole on the fuel tank (Fig. 13) and fill the tank.

Gas Can

Spout

Fuel Tank

Fig. 13

NOTE: Do not overfill the tank.

3.Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.

4.Reinstall the fuel cap.

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.

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