Setup
1.
Read and follow the warnings on pages 3–3
before setting up or operating this sprayer.
2.
Install the hoses and gun.
3.
Clamp the siphon hose to the pump. Be sure the
gasket is in the quick disconnect elbow; air leaks will
prevent priming.
4.
Check the engine oil level. Refer to the Honda en-
gine manual, supplied. In summary: remove one oil
fill plug – the oil should be almost overflowing. See
Fig. 1. Add oil as necessary. Also read the MAINTE-
NANCE section on page 15.
Recommended engine oil: Use a high–quality, deter-
gent oil, SAE 10W–40, classified “FOR SERVICE
SE or SF”.
5.
Ground the sprayer before operating it. Connect
the grounding clamp (32) to a true earth ground. Fol-
low the FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD on page
3.
6.
Fill the gas tank. See FUELING, below.
7.
Flush the pump to remove the protective light-
weight oil. See FLUSHING GUIDELINES on page
12.
8.
AGITATE OR MIX THE MATERIAL THOROUGH-
LY! Make sure the heavier material on the bottom of
the container is completely mixed in.
9.
Start the sprayer. See page 10.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the pressure control, follow these
precautions.
1.
Always use spray hose at least 90 ft. (27 m)
long.
2.
Do not allow water or water-base material to
freeze in the pressure control.
Fueling
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. To reduce the risk of a fire
or explosion:
1.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
2.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area.
3.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the
area where the engine is refueled or where the
gasoline is stored.
4.
Do not overfill the tank. Make sure the filler cap
is securely closed after refueling.
5.
Fuel vapor or spilled fuel can ignite. If any fuel
is spilled during refueling, make sure the are is
dry before starting the engine.
1
Fuel specifications. Use automotive gasoline with
a pump octane number of 86 or higher. If the engine
knocks or pings, use a higher octane fuel. Unleaded
fuel minimizes combustion chamber deposits.
2
Gasolines containing alcohol (gasohol). Do not
use gasohol which contains methanol, if the gasohol
does not contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors
for methanol. Even if it does contain such additives,
do not use the gasohol if it contains more than
5% methanol.
NOTE: The HONDA engine warranty does not cover
damage resulting from the use of gasolines con-
taining alcohol. See the HONDA engine manual
for more information.
3.
General. Do not use oil and gasoline mixtures or
contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or
water in the fuel tank.
4.
Tank capacity: 0.95 gallons (3.6 liter). Leave 1/2 in.
(13 mm) at the top of the tank for gas expansion.
5.
Shut off the engine switch before refueling.
6.
After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.
0141D
ENGINE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
FILL CAP
0015
Fig. 2
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