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OPERATOR PREPARATION
Before Starting the Machine
Read the Owner’s Manual and the Engine Operation Manual.
Your machine is shipped ready for operation; however there is no fuel in the tank. When having the tank fi lled, you
must make sure the tank is never over-fi lled.
The best way to do this is to tell the fi lling station to weigh the tank full. On an aluminum tank, it should weigh
no more than
36 pounds and on a steel tank no more than 43 pounds . (See more information at “Tank Storage
and Maintenance” page.)
Adjust the handle for comfortable operation. Remove hairpin cotter pins from clevis pins, remove pins, and adjust to
the hole alignment that gives the most comfortable height. Replace clevis pins and hairpin cotter pins. Tighten nuts and
bolts if needed.
Make sure pad is not torn, pad is well attached and centering device is tightened.
Check Oil Level : Starting the engine without the proper amount of oil will cause severe engine damage. Always keep
the engine oil level between the full and add marks on the dipstick. Do not loosen oil fi ll cap or remove dipstick while
engine is running.
Park your burnisher on a level surface.
Turn the oil fi ll cap counter clockwise and then lift from the fi ll tube.
Wipe the dip stick clean and push it back into the oil fi ll tube until the cap seats and then withdraw it to check:
the oil level. (Do not screw cap on to check oil). Add if necessary. If the oil level is low, add API Class SM oil
having a SAE viscosity grade appropriate for the expected temperatures as indicated in the Operators Manual
(Usually a HD30 or 10W30).
Important Note: Do Not Overfi ll
Replace oil cap.
Inspect fuel hoses and fi ttings for wear and leaks. Have all worn hoses and leaks repaired before operating.
Look and listen for exhaust leaks. Have all leaks repaired before operating.
Check the carburetor fi lter and air fi lter for debris. Clean and replace if necessary.
Connect fuel hose to tank by screwing the hose fi tting to tank. You must tighten all the way down to make fuel
connection. Turn tank knob slowly until you hear the fl ow of fuel into fuel system.
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