Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder
9
General Information and Setup
Adding Engine Oil and Fuel
Engine Fluid Requirements
Engine Oil
Above 50 °F (10 °C): SAE 30
10–90 °F (-1–32 °C): 10W-30
30 °F (-1 °C) or below: 5W-30
Fuel
Unleaded gasoline. Minimum 85 octane rating.
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING
(000341)
Fire and explosion risk. Keep spark and flame
away from liquid and vapor. Do not smoke while
using. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
(000210)
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT NOTE: The unit is shipped without oil in
engine. Traces of oil may be in reservoir from factory
testing. Oil must be added prior to initial operation.
Use only the recommended high detergent engine
oil. See
.
1.
Place unit on a firm, level surface. Verify engine is
cooled.
2.
. Remove oil dipstick/fill cap (A).
A
010540
Figure 2-11. Oil Dipstick and Fuel Fill
3.
Add one-half of the oil recommended by the engine
manufacturer. Wait one minute for oil to settle.
4.
Check the oil level on the dipstick as described in
the engine manual.
5.
Continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time,
rechecking the level until the oil reaches the full
level as indicated in the engine manual.
NOTE:
Do not overfill.
6.
Install oil dipstick and securely finger tighten.
Adding Fuel
(000105)
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure
to do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
(000214)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line.
Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel
to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while
refueling unit. Failure to do so could result in
death, serious injury, or property or equipment
damage.
(000284a)
NOTE:
The unit is shipped without fuel. Fuel must be
added prior to first starting attempt.
1.
Place unit on a firm, level surface. Verify engine is
cooled.
2.
. Remove fuel fill cap (A).
A
010542
Figure 2-12. Fuel Fill Cap
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