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 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).
Figure 13
2. Pull out the choke lever (Figure 14 and Figure 15).
Figure 14
1.
Choke lever
Figure 15
1.
Symbols on the choke lever indicating to move the choke
lever to the right to activate the choke.
3. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in a for a second before releasing
it each time (Figure 16).
Figure 16
Note:
Remove your glove when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer
hole.
Important:
Do not use the primer or the choke
if the engine has been running and is hot.
Excessive priming may flood the engine and
prevent it from starting.
4. Connect an extension cord to a power source and
the machine, and push the electric-start button
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