US Praxis PRX130, Owner'S Manual

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Oil drainage:
The drainage screw (5) for the crankcase oil reservoir is
located on the back of the engine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and legislation
prohibits disposal on the ground or in nature; it
should always be disposed of at a workshop or
appropriate disposal location. Avoid skin contact;
wash with soap and water in case of spills.
Fuel tank:
Underneath the tank, there is a fuel filter combined with a fuel valve. The tank volume is 1.72
Gal. (6.5 liters)
Fueling:
Read the safety instructions before fueling.
Keep the fuel and fuel tank clean. Avoid
filling the machine with dirty fuel. Make sure
the fuel cap is properly tightened and the
gasket is not damaged, particularly before
washing the machine.
Use unleaded gasoline with minimum 86
octane rating. Never use gasoline mixed with
two­cycle oil. For ethanol and methanol fuel,
the following applies:
Maximum allowable ethanol 10% (volume).
Maximum allowable methanol 5% (volume).
Maximum allowable MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) 15% (volume).
If the engine “bolts” at normal load it can be damaged. Change the fuel. If this does not help,
contact an authorized service workshop.
Do not fill the tank completely; leave space for the fuel to expand as it warms up.
Gasoline Is highly flammable. Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors. (See the safety
instructions.