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Avoid injury! Never store engine with fuel in the tank
indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Never mix fuel and oil directly in engine
fuel tank. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers
approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or
the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
CAUTION
Avoid injury! An adult must always handle and fill
the engine with fuel.
CAUTION
7.
Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to evaporate
before moving or transporting.
Filling Fuel Tank
1.
Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool
before refilling the fuel tank.
2.
Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from
flames and sparks.
3.
Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4.
Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry
surface.
5.
Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6.
Do not fill gas tank completely full, allow space for fuel
to expand.
7.
Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off
spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
1. Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
2. Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid
ignition of vapors if present.
3. Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and fuel cap to
ensure proper air flow.
4. Turn switch to the
ON
position.
Avoid injury! DO NOT start engine if fuel is spilled.
Wipe off excess fuel and allow to dry. Remove engine
from area to avoid sparks.
CAUTION
OPERA
OPERA
OPERA
OPERA
OPERATION
TION
TION
TION
TION
DO NOT start engine with battery charger connected to
battery. This could cause damage to the mini cultivator.
PPPPPreparing Engine for Starting
reparing Engine for Starting
reparing Engine for Starting
reparing Engine for Starting
reparing Engine for Starting
GAS AND OIL
Quality
To operate the engine you must use a high quality 2-cycle
oil to ensure that the engine operates correctly the life of
the engine. Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or
reformulated automotive fuels only. It may contain up to
10% ethanol, 10% gasohol, 15% MTBE, and 15% ETBE.
DO NOT use Methanol or leaded fuels.
Mixture
Run mini cultivator with a 25:1 ratio.
DO NOT use marine
2-cycle oil.
See chart 1.
CHART 1
Mixing F
Mixing F
Mixing F
Mixing F
Mixing Fuel and Filling F
uel and Filling F
uel and Filling F
uel and Filling F
uel and Filling Fuel T
uel T
uel T
uel T
uel Tank
ank
ank
ank
ank
Mixing Fuel
1.
Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a well
ventilated area.
2.
Fill certified fuel container 1/4 full of recommended fuel.
3.
Add recommended amount of 2-cycle oil.
DO NOT use
2-cycle marine oil.
4.
Screw container cap on straight and tight.
5.
Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
6.
Unscrew cap slowly to vent. Add the remainder of fuel
requirements.
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Avoid injury! Always handle gas in a well ventilated
area, outdoors, away from flames or sparks.
CAUTION
This engine uses a gas/oil mixture. DO NOT run on
straight gas only, engine damage will result.