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WARNING
:
Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance.
Refueling (Do Not Smoke!)
This product is powered by a 4-stroke engine. Store unleaded gasoline in a clean container approved
for gasoline.
RECOMMENDED FUEL:
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED GASOLINE
INTENDED FOR AUTOMOTIVE USE WITH AN OCTANE RATING OF 89 ([R + M] / 2) OR HIGHER
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the
fuel tank.
Filling the Tank
WARNING:
Follow safety instructions for fuel handling. Always shut off the engine before
refueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 3 m from the
refueling site before starting the engine. DO NOT SMOKE!
1. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contamination.
2. Slowly loosen the fuel cap.
3. Carefully pour the fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks, if any are found, correct before use. Contact an authorized
service center if necessary.
WARNING Check the engine oil level, transmission oil level and air filter oil level (only for
tillers equipped with GX160 and GX200 engines), see maintenance chapter.
CAREFULLY READ THE ENGINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING - Never pull the throttle lever while you are starting the engine. If you pull the
throttle lever the engine will pick up speed and the blades will start to rotate. This could cause
an accident or injury. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.
1.
Move the gearshift lever to the neutral position (Fig.10, 10a.)
2.
Set the switch (Fig.39) to ON
3.
Set the fuel valve to ON (Fig.38)
4.
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position (Fig.38). To restart a
warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
5.
Set the throttle lever (16a, Fig.16) to idle speed.
6.
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the
arrow as shown below. (Fig.41) Return the starter grip gently.
7.
If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move it
to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
CAUTION
- To start up the machine, you must stand in the area indicated in figure 40.
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