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OPERATION
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
2.
3.
CHECK
THE OIL
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory
filled with oil
rated 30. Check the level of the oil, Add oil as needed,
1.
Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine
runs.
4.
Clean
the area around
the dipstick.
Remove
the dipstick.
Wipe
the oil from the dipstick.
Insert
the dipstick
into the oil fill tube.
Turn the dipstick
clock-
wise until it is tight. Remove
the dipstick.
Check the oil level on
the dipstick.
The oil level
must
reach
the FULL
mark
on the
dipstick.
If necessary,
add oil until the oil reaches
the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
The quantity
of oil needed
from ADD to FULL is shown
on the dipstick.
Do not add too much oi!.
GASOLINE
REQUIREMENTS
All gasoline is not the same. If a starting or performance problem is
encountered after new gasoline has been used, try another service
station or change brands.
Type of gasoline
to use
Always use gasoline that meets these requirements:
[] Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
[] A minimun of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). At altitudes over
5,000 feet, see "High-altitude use".
[] Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15%
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), is acceptable.
[] Use of any gasoline
other
than those
approved
above
will
void
the engine
warranty.
Some areas
require
that fuel
pumps
be marked
if the gasoline
contains
alcohols
or ethers.
If you are not sure if your gasoline
contains
alcohol
or ethers
that are different
than
those approved
above,
then
check with
the service
station
operator.
[]
Do not modify
the engine
fuel
system
or carburetor
to run on
alternative
fuels.
[] Never
mix oil with gasoline.
This
engine
is designed
to operate
on gasoline.
The
emission
control
system
for this engine
is EM (Engine
Modifications).
ADD GASOLINE
WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container.
,_
Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the fuel tank.
Do not add gasoline when you are inside an enclo-
sure. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and
let the engine cool for several minutes.
1.
2.
Stop the engine. Before you remove gas cap, let the engine
coo! at least 2 minutes.
Fuel Tank
Remove the gas cap. Fill
F,,H_
the fuel tank to approxi-
mately 1-1/2 inches below
top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion. Be careful, do
not overfill.
3.
Before
starting
the engine,
replace
the gas cap.
,_
WARNING: Gasoline i8 flammable. Always use cau-
tion when handling or storing gasoline.
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least two minutes
before removing the gas cap.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine i8 running, when it is hot,
or when equipment is in an enclosed area.
Keep away from open flame or an electrical spark and do
not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the tank completely.
Fill the tank to approxi-
mately 1-1/2" below the top of the tank opening to provide
space for expansion of fuel.
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before stating the
engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep
the cap in place on the container.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or ethanol)
can attract
moisture
which
leads to separation
and formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine
while
in storage.
To prevent
engine
problems
with
the fuel system,
empty
the fue!
system
before
storage
of 30 days or longer
as follows.
1.
Drain the fuel tank.
2.
Start the engine.
Let the engine
run until the fuel lines and the
carburetor
are empty.
3.
After storage,
make
sure you use fresh fue!. See the storage
instructions
for additional
information.
4.
Never
use engine
cleaner
or carburetor
cleaner
in the fuel tank
or permanent
damage
can occur.
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