Operation
Filling the Fuel Tank
DANGER
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
directly 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 flame or sparks.
•
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
•
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
•
Do not
use ethanol blends of gasoline, such as E15
or E85, with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result,
which may not be covered under warranty.
•
Do not
use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not
store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been
added to the fuel.
•
Do not
add oil to gasoline.
Important:
To reduce starting problems, add a fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
1.
Clean around the fuel tank cap, and remove the cap
from the tank (Figure 10).
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Figure 10
1.
6 mm (1/4 inch)
2.
Fill the fuel tank, leaving at least 6 mm (1/4 inch) from
the bottom of the neck empty to allow the gasoline
room to expand.
3.
Install the fuel tank cap and tighten it securely by hand.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Important:
This machine does not come with oil in the
engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with
oil.
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick (Figure 11) and pour about 3/4 of
the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note:
Max. fill: 0.59 L (20 oz), type: SAE 30 or SAE
10W-30 detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
Figure 11
3.
Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth.
4.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but
do not
screw it in.
5.
Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick (Figure 12).
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