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OIL AND FUEL
USING THE RIGHT OIL
Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil.
DO NOT
use dirty
oil. Failure to use clean oil of the correct type can cause
premature engine wear and failure.
ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE
WARNING:
OVERFILLING THE
CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. Check the oil level before each use. The
importance of maintaining the proper oil level cannot
be overemphasized. Change the oil according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
Note:
This unit was shipped without oil in the crankcase.
Oil must be added before starting the unit.
Note:
This unit comes with a 2.03 fluid oz. (60 ml)
container
of oil.
1.
Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2.
Unscrew the oil fill plug (Fig. 4).
3.
Pour the entire container of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig.
4).
DO NOT
overfill. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level
.
Note:
Never add oil to the fuel tank. This unit has a four-
cycle engine.
DO NOT
mix oil with gasoline.
4.
Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
5.
Reinstall the oil fill plug.
Note:
Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug
(Fig. 4).
USING THE RIGHT FUEL
The use of old fuel is the most common cause of
performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline.
Note:
This unit has a four-cycle engine.
DO NOT
mix oil
with gasoline.
Definition of Blended Fuels
Today’s fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates
such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-
blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel
can make fuel and oil separate, forming acids when stored.
ALWAYS use fresh fuel (less than 30 days old).
Note:
Dispose of old fuel according to federal, state and
local regulations.
Using Blended Fuels
If using a blended fuel:
• Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
• Use the fuel additive STA-BIL
®
or an equivalent
WARNING:
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL
IN THIS UNIT.
It has been proven that fuel containing
greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this engine
and void the warranty.
Using Fuel Additives
Use a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer or an
equivalent, to inhibit corrosion and minimize gum deposits.
Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel,
according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add
fuel additives directly to the unit’s fuel tank.
O-Ring
Oil Fill Plug
Oil Fill Hole
Fig. 4