Use unleaded gasoline (87 pump octane minimum).
Leaded, regular gasoline may be used if unleaded
is not available.
Important:
Do not use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, or gasohol containing
more than 10% ethanol because the fuel
system could be damaged. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the traction
unit to provide the following benefits:
•
Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days
or less. For longer storage it is recommended
that the fuel tank be drained.
•
Cleans the engine while it runs
•
Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important:
Do not use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas
stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To
minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the
fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface and stop
the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it.
4. Add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank, until
the level is 1 inch (26 mm) below the bottom
of the filler neck.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel
tank completely full.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Oil Level
Important:
The machine is shipped
without oil in the crankcase. You must fill
the crankcase with 20 oz. (0.6 l) of SAE 30 or
10W-30, high quality detergent oil with an API
classification of SF, SG, or SH. Severe engine
damage will result if you attempt to run it
without oil.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and stop
the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Oil dipstick
2. Metal end
4. Pull out the dipstick and wipe the metal end
clean (Figure 15).
5. Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube
and tighten it (Figure 15).
6. Remove the dipstick and look at the metal end.
7. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough
oil into the dipstick tube to raise the level to
the F (full) mark.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil because the engine may be
damaged.
8. Replace and tighten the dipstick.
An uncovered discharge opening will
allow objects to be thrown in operator’s
or bystander’s direction which may cause
serious injury.
Never operate the vacuum unless the bag
is installed.
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