Operation
Filling the Fuel Tank
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
directly on the ground before filling, not in a
vehicle or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
•
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
•
Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline, such as E15
or E85, with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result,
which may not be covered under warranty.
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been
added to the fuel.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
1. Clean around the fuel-tank cap, and remove the cap
from the tank
(Figure
13).
2. Fill the fuel tank, leaving at least 6 mm (1/4 inch) from
the bottom of the neck empty to allow the gasoline
room to expand
3. Install the fuel-tank cap and tighten it securely by hand.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Max. fill: 0.59 L (20 oz), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL,
or higher.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil-fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick
9
6 mm (1/4 inch)
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Figure 13
(Figure
13).
(Figure
14).
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Figure 14
(Figure
15).