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Owner’s Manual
TC-355
Operating procedures
WARNING!
This a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is mixed with oil.
Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel.
Fuel
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Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline.
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Use Tanaka two-cycle oil or a quality two-cycle oil at mixing ratio of 50:1 (Gasoline (A) : Oil (B)).
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Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
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Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container.
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Always start by filling half the amount of fuel, which is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel
mixture.
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Add the remaining amount of fuel.
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Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before filling the fuel tank.
Fueling
WARNING!
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Always shut off the engine before refueling.
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Slowly open the fuel tank, when removing cap, so that possible over-pressure disappears.
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Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
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Always move the engine/equipment at least 3 m (10 ft.) from the fueling area before starting.
Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.
Make sure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container, before fueling.
Starting (Fig. 3- 2)
1. Set ignition switch to run.
2. Set choke lever (1) to CHOKED position.
3. Pull recoil starter handle briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp, and not allowing it to snap back.
4. Once the engine is running, move the choke to the run-position.
NOTE!
At this stage if engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 4.
5.
After starting engine, allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any load.
