Installation
Operator’s Manual
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GASOLINE ENGINE
Review "Risk of Fire or Explosion" before fueling. Read the
engine manual accompanying this unit for correct engine start-up
maintenance procedures. Read and understand the safety labels
located on the unit.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE CAUSING
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
FUELING!
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING
OR HOT. ALLOW THE UNIT AND ENGINE TO COOL
DOWN FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE REFUELING.
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK TO POINT OF OVERFLOWING.
ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 1/4" OF TANK SPACE FOR
FUEL EXPANSION.
DO NOT PLACE UNIT IN AN AREA WHERE FLAMMABLE
GAS VAPORS MAY BE PRESENT. A SPARK COULD
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
ALWAYS STORE FUEL AWAY FROM THE UNIT WHILE IT
IS RUNNING OR HOT.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE CAUSING
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT ALLOW THE
ENGINE OR MUFFLER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH
FLAMMABLE VAPORS, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, GASES
OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. A SPARK
MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
WHEN USING THE UNIT FOR SPRAY PAINTING, PLACE
THE UNIT AS FAR AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA AS
POSSIBLE, USING EXTRA AIR HOSES IF NEEDED.
A minimum of 87 octane fuel is recommended for use with this air
compressor. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Use of clean, fresh, lead free gasoline is recommended. Leaded
gasoline may be used if lead free is not available. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol or alcohol.
Refer to the engine manual for all necessary maintenance and
adjustments.
ENGINE OIL
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range
during the period between oil changes.
TEMPERATURE CHART
