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STORAGE AND REGULAR USE
To prevent hard starting and/or poor engine operation due to
deteriorated fuel, use a quality fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Change crankcase oil before the start of every season.
• Change the engine oil with fresh oil.
• Remove the spark plug, pour about 2 cc (about 4 drops)
engine oil into the cylinder, slowly pull the starter handle of
the recoil starter 2 or 3 times, and tighten the spark plug.
CLEAN AND STORE
• Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt,
and leave it in that position.
• Clean the engine thoroughly with a clean cloth, put the
cover on and store the engine indoors in well ventilated, low
humidity area.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
NOTICE
FEDERAL EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY and
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY are applicable
to only those engines complied with EPS (Environmental
Protection Agency) and CARD (California Air Resources
Board) emission regulations in the U.S.A.
NOTICE
To the engines exported to and used in the countries other
than the U.S.A., warranty service shall be performed by the
distributor in each country in accordance with the standard
Robin engine warranty policy as applicable.
AIR INDEX
To show compliance with California emission regulations, a
hangtag has been provided displaying the Air Index level and
durability period of this engine.
The Air Index level defines how clean an engine’s exhaust is
over a period of time. A bar graph scaled from “0” (most
clean) to “10” (least clean) is used to show an engine’s Air
Index level. A lower Air Index level represents cleaner air.
The period of time (in hours) that the Air Index level is
measured is known as the durability period. Depending on
the size of the engine, a selection of time periods can be used
to measure the Air Index level (see below).
Descriptive Term
Applicable to Emissions Durability Period
Moderate -
50 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)
125 hours (engine greater than 80 cc)
Intermediate -
125 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)
250 hours (engine greater than 80 cc)
Extended -
300 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)
500 hours (engine greater than 80 cc)
Notice : This hangtag must remain on this engine or piece of
equipment, and only be removed by the ultimate purchaser
before operation.
PROPER POSITION WHEN LAYING THE STRIKE-LITE II AUGER DOWN WHEN NOT IN USE
Throttle side of handle down otherwise muffler
or carburetor side are recommended.
SHUT DOWN & STORAGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
For stops longer than four weeks the following steps should be
carried out:
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Stabilize the fuel; use a quality fuel stabilizer of your choosing
•
1st recommendation: Run the engine every 30 days. Failure to
do this can cause carburetor and fuel system problems.
•
2nd recommendation: if you prefer to run the system dry,
you MUST run stabilized fuel in the system first
•
Empty the fuel tank and dispose of properly.
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Start the engine and run until motor stalls.
•
Clean the motor well, particularly the air intake openings,
cylinder fins and the air filter. Look for signs of corrosive
residue from road salts. You can slow this corrosion process
using WD-40.
•
Spray WD-40 on the blades, screws and any areas showing
signs of rust.
•
Store all auger styles with blade guard attached.
•
Store the equipment in a dry secure place. Open flames or
similar must not be nearby. Prevent unauthorized access
particularly by children.
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Attention! The following are storage recommendations only.
Because of today’s fuels StrikeMaster cannot guarantee results.