Dolmar MS290.4L, Original Instruction Manual

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How to read the oil gauge:
Place the engine so that it is level when checking the oil
level. The oil level is appropriate if the surface of the oil
is between the upper and lower limit.
1 2
1 2
► 1. Upper limit 2. Lower limit
Adding engine oil
CAUTION:
Always cool the engine down
before adding engine oil.
CAUTION:
Always keep the engine level
when adding engine oil. Otherwise you can add too
much engine oil, and this could result in an oil spill or
a fire with white smoke.
Refill the oil before the oil level passes the lower limit.
Change the oil when the oil color darkens.
1. Place the engine in a level position and detach the
oil cap.
2. Add the engine oil up to the upper limit using an oil bottle.
1
2
►
1.
Oil cap
2.
Oil bottle
3. Close the oil cap.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the oil cap
securely. Insufficient tightening may cause oil leaks.
NOTICE:
If engine oil spills out, wipe up the
spilled oil before starting the engine.
Fuel supply
WARNING:
When refuelling, stop the engine
and wait for the engine to cool down. Otherwise
ignition, a fire, or skin burns may result.
WARNING:
The engine must be refueled in
a location free of fire to prevent ignition or a fire.
Never bring the fire (smoking, etc.) near the fuel
supply.
WARNING:
Refuel on a flat surface. Do not
refuel on an unstable surface. Refuel in good light
and visibility.
WARNING:
Open the fuel tank cap slowly.
The fuel may spill out due to internal pressure.
WARNING:
Take care not to spill the fuel.
Wipe up spilled fuel.
WARNING:
Refuel the engine in a well-ven-
tilated place.
WARNING:
Refuel in an open, empty
location.
WARNING:
Handle the fuel with care.
CAUTION:
Fuel adhering to the skin or enter-
ing an eye may cause allergies or irritation. If any
physical abnormalities are detected, consult the
medical specialist immediately.
NOTICE:
DO NOT put oil in the fuel tank.
Fuel
WARNING:
Keep the machine and tank in a
cool place out of direct sunlight.
WARNING:
Never keep fuel in a car.
This engine is a 4-stroke engine. Be sure to use auto-
mobile gasoline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline).
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline mixed with oil,
such as 2-stroke oil or motor oil. Doing so can
cause excessive carbon accumulation or mechanical
problems.
NOTE: Keep fuel in a special container in a
well-ventilated and shaded area. Use fuel within a
period of 4 weeks. Otherwise, fuel may deteriorate
in one day.
Refuelling method
CAUTION:
If the tank cap is damaged or
flawed, replace it.
CAUTION:
The tank cap wears over time.
Replace the tank cap every two to three years.
NOTICE:
DO NOT put fuel in the oil fill port.