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Fuel
The engine uses two-stroke fuel, a mixture of
gasoline and 2-stroke lubricant 40:1. Ducati re-
commends Groway Premium Power lubricants.
Gasoline
Use branded 91 octane or higher unlead gaso-
line known to be of good quality.
Storing fuel
Store fuel only in a clean, safe, approved con-
tainer. Check and follow local ordinances on
type and location of storage container.
Mixture ratio is 40:1
GASOLINE: 40 PART OIL: 1PART
Fuel mixture at the rate other than 40:1 may
cause damage to the engine, ensure mixture
ratio is correct.
IMPORTANT
Two-stroke fuel may separate. Shake fuel con-
tainer thoroughly before each use. Stored fuel
ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to
use within a month.
Fuel and oil mixture
Inspect fuel tank making sure that it is clean
and fill with fresh fuel.
12. PREPARING FOR OPERATIONS
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow proper fuel
mix instructions may cause damage to the
engine.
Check points before operation
1. Check for loose bolts, nuts and fittings.
2. Check the air cleaner for dirt. Clean the air
filter of all dirt, etc. before operation.
3. Check to be sure that protector is securely
in place.
4. Check to be sure that fuel is not leaking.
5. Check to be sure that blade is not cracked.
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The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
13. OPERATIONS
Engine starting and stopping procedures
starting cold engine
1. Move the ignition switch to "START" .
2. Give a gentle push on the primer pump
repeatedly (7-10times) until fuel comes into
the primer pump.
3. Pull the chock lever up to close choke.
4. Move the throttle trigger and keep it in posi-
tion with the throttle lock (if present).
5. Pull starter handle until engine false fires.
6. Push choke lever inwards( excessive cran-
king with choke lever will cause flooding of
engine making it difficult to start.).
7. Pull starter handle until engine starts.
8. When the engine is started, disconnect the
starter by turning the choke lever to "RUN" .
9. Disengage the throttle lock (if present) pres-
sing the throttle trigger briefly.
10. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes
before using.
Starting warm engine
THE CHOKE LEVER TO THE "RUN"
• If fuel tank was not run dry, pull starter one to
three times and engine should start.
• If fuel tank was run dry, after refilling repeat
steps 1-2-7