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MODEL Y2007
OPERATING YOUR NEW UNIT
PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS AND OIL
We recommend the use of a good quality 2-cycle oil when opera
ti
ng the engine to that the engine operates
smoothly throughout its life. Use only unleaded regular gasoline.
MIXTURE
Run engine with a 40:1 ra
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o
GAS
OIL
RATIO
1 Gallon
3.2 Ounces
40:1
2 Gallons
6.4 Ounces
40:1
5 Gallons
17 Ounces
40:1
MIXING FUEL AND FILLING GAS TANK
Mixing Fuel
1.
Only mix fuel outside in a well ven
ti
lated area
2.
Add 1/4 of the total amount of unleaded gasoline to an approved gasoline container.
3.
Add the recommended amount of 2-cycle oil
4.
Securely
ti
ghten container cap
5.
Shake container to mix fuel and oil
6.
Slowly vent the container, and then add the remaining 3/4 of the total amount of fuel to the container
7.
Clean up any spilled fuel and allow container and area to evaporate fumes before moving
Filling Unit Fuel Tank
1.
If engine has been running, shut o
ff
and allow engine to completely cool
2.
Move to a well ven
ti
lated area away from open
fl
ame or sparks
3.
Make sure area around fuel cap is clean
4.
Loosen fuel cap slowly and place in a dry area
5.
Carefully
fi
ll unit tank being careful not to spill
6.
Do not
fi
ll tank completely, allow space for air to expand
7.
Replace fuel cap and secure. Clean any spillage around cap and tank area before star
ti
ng
UNIT ENGINE RUNS ON A GAS/OIL
MIXTURE. NEVER RUN ENGINE ON
STRAIGHT GAS ONLY. IT WILL CAUSE
SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE!
CAUTION!
IMPORTANT!
FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HAZORDOUS AND HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. NEVER STORE UNIT INDOORS WITH THE
FUEL STILL IN TANK FOR SAFETY REASONS!
ALWAYS USE A SEPERATE CERTIFIED GAS CONTAINER TO MIX FUEL AND OIL. NEVER MIX GAS AND OIL DIRECTLY
IN UNIT FUEL TANK. USE ONLY CONTAINERS APPROVED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY (UL) OR THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM).
WHEN FILLING THE UNIT WITH FUEL, IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE DONE BY AN ADULT.
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL OUTSIDE IN A WELL VENTALATED AREA AWAY FROM FLAME OR SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF THERE IS FUEL SPILLAGE. ALWAYS CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM UNIT. WIPE CLEAN AND
ALLOW TO DRY BEFORE STARTING UNIT.
MINI CULTIVATOR AND DETHATHER
NO SMOKING, AND NO OPEN FLAMES WHEN FUELING!
