9
Operation
Note
: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or
on an object.
•
Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
•
Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open fame or sparks.
•
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container,
out of the reach of children.
•
Do not tip the machine either forward or
backward with fuel in the fuel tank; otherwise,
fuel may leak out of the machine.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline
having an octane rating at or near 87 from a
major name-brand service station (Figure 8).
Important
: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important
: Do not use E85 or E20 fuel.
Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can
cause hard starting, poor engine performance,
and may cause internal engine damage.
Note
: For best results, purchase only the quantity of
gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise,
you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased
gasoline to keep it fresh for up to 6 months.
Checking the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily —Check the engine
oil level and add oil if necessary.
Procedure
1.
Ensure that the fuel tank is not overfilled (see
Figure 8) and that the fuel cap is securely in place.
2.
Move the machine to a level surface.
3.
Clean around the oil fill cap.
4.
Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.
5.
Wipe the dipstick that is on the oil fill cap with
a clean cloth.
6.
Insert, but do not screw in, the oil fill cap into
the oil fill hole.
7.
Remove the oil fill cap and check the dipstick.
8.
To determine the proper oil level on the
dipstick, refer the Figures and accompanying
instructions under ―Filling the Engine with Oil.‖
9.
Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand
tighten it securely.
Starting the Engine
1.
Push the ignition key fully inward to the
―On‖ position (Figure 9).
2.
Move the choke lever fully to the right (Figure 10).
Figure 9
Figure 10
½ inch
(13mm)
Figure 8
