Troy-Bilt 208cc FLEX Manual Del Operador página 10

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Adding Oil (If Needed)
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT the engine full of
oil. Using the oil included with the FLEX™ Power Base, follow the
instructions below to add oil to the engine for it's first time use.
1. Be sure the engine is upright and level.
2. Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube by
rotating counter-clockwise and lifting the dipstick out of
the engine. Wipe the dipstick clean with a shop rag.
3. Insert oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. On quarter-
turn oil fill caps, tighten by rotating the cap clockwise until
firmly seated.
4. Loosen and remove the oil fill cap dipstick from the oil
filler tube. Note the oil level, if oil reading on the dipstick
is below the "L" mark, slowly add oil to reach the "H" level.
See Figure 3-6.
5. Insert oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten by
rotating the cap clockwise until firmly seated.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
NOTE: To change the oil, see Changing Oil instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual.
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Fuel Recommendations
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with E15 or E85
fuel, an oil/gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline, or
gasoline over 30 days old that has not been
stabilized using a fuel additive, may result in
damage to your engine's carburetor. Subsequent
damage would not be covered under the
manufacturer's warranty.
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize
combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane.
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or
dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank.
DO NOT use E15 or E85 gasoline.
WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is
explosive under certain conditions.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where
the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the
tank cap is closed properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or
fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the
area is dry before starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
WARNING! An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER
allow children to refuel this engine. Gasoline (fuel)
vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel
vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame
many feet away from engine. To prevent injury or
death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
• DO NOT use leaded fuel.
• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left over
from last season or stored for longer than 30 days.
• NEVER mix oil with fuel.
• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood
Alcohol)
1. Before refueling, allow the engine to cool for two minutes.
2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.
3. Clean area around the fuel fill cap and remove the fuel fill cap.
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel
slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. Fill tank until the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfill.