Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline having an
octane rating at or near 87 from a major name-brand
service station (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1.
1/4 inch (6 mm)
Important:
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important:
Do not use E85 or E20 fuel. Alternative
fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard
starting, poor engine performance, and may cause
internal engine damage.
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. Wait 3 minutes, then add oil until the
point of overflow. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l), type: SAE
30 detergent oil with an API service classification
of SJ, SL, or higher.)
5. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand
tighten it securely.
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position
Figure 13
2. Pull out the choke lever (Figure 14).
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