QP40TH — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/01/02) — PAGE 15
QP40TH — PRE-INSPECTION (ENGINE)
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3). Maximum oil
capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters)
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Before Starting
1.
Read safety instructions at the
beginning of manual.
2.
Clean the pump, removing dirt and
dust, particularly the engine
cooling air inlet, carburetor and air
cleaner.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4.
Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 4) and wipe clean.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NEVER
operate the pump
in a confined area or
enclosed area structure that
does not provide ample
free
flow of air
.
ALWAYS
wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the pump.
Fuel Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO
NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
Explosive Fuel
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be
dangerous if mishandled.
DO NOT
smoke
while refueling.
DO NOT
attempt to refuel the
pump if the engine is
hot!
or
running
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