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► Clean the area around the fuel tank cap with a
damp cloth.
► Turn fuel tank cap (1) anti-clockwise until it
can be removed.
► Remove fuel tank cap (1).
► Add fuel without spilling any and stop at least
15 mm short of the fuel tank brim.
► Place fuel tank cap (1) on the fuel tank.
► Turn fuel tank cap (1) clockwise and tighten
firmly by hand.
The fuel tank is sealed.
7.2 Adding Engine Oil
The engine oil lubricates and cools the engine.
The engine oil specification and capacity can be
found in the engine instruction manual.
NOTICE
■ The water pump does not contain any engine
oil on delivery. Starting the engine with no or
too little engine oil may damage the water
pump.
► Always check the engine oil level before
starting and if necessary top up.
► Add the engine oil as described in the engine
instruction manual.
8 Starting and Stopping the
Engine
8.1 Starting the Engine
► Place the water pump on a level surface.
► Turn main switch (1) to .
► Push fuel cock (2) in the direction of the arrow.
► Push choke lever (3) in the direction of the
arrow.
► Push throttle lever (4) in the direction of the
arrow.
► Press the water pump to the ground with the
left hand on upper frame (1) and place the
right foot on lower frame (2).
► Slowly pull out starter handle (3) with the right
hand to the point of noticeable resistance.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter
handle (3) until the engine is running.
► Push the choke lever back so the engine does
not stall.
8.2 Stopping the Engine
► Turn main switch (1) to 0.
The engine stops.
9 Checking the Water Pump
9.1 Checking the Controls
► Start the engine.
► Turn the main switch to 0.
The engine stops.
8 Starting and Stopping the Engine English
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