Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or
on an object.
•
Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
•
Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
•
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
•
Do not tip the machine backward with fuel in
the fuel tank; otherwise, fuel may leak out of
the machine.
Filling the Fuel Tank
•
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
•
Do Not
use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15
or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result
which may not be covered under warranty.
•
Do Not
use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do Not
store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
•
Do Not
add oil to gasoline.
Figure 11
1.
1/4 inch (6 mm)
Note:
For best results, purchase only the quantity of gasoline
that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise, you may add
fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline to keep it fresh for
up to 6 months.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Check the engine
oil level and add oil if necessary.
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1.
Oil fill cap
3.
Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.
4.
If the oil level is low, keep the machine in the operating
position and
carefully
pour oil into the crankcase
until the point of overflow. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l),
type: automotive detergent oil with an API service
classification of SJ, SL, or higher.)
Note:
You may tip the machine forward (handle up)
to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the
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