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SETUP
5. Be sure your system is properly grounded be-
fore operating it. Read and follow the warning sec-
tion,
FIRE OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD, on
page
5.
6. Fill the gas tank. See the FUELING section, below.
7. Flush the pump to remove the lightweight oil which
was left
in
to protect pump parts after factory testing.
a. Before using water-base paint, flush with
mineral spirits followed by soapy water, and
then a clean water flush.
b. Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral
spirits only.
c. See FLUSHING GUIDELINES on page 15 for
flushing procedure.
8. Prepare the paint according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
a. Remove any skin that may have formed.
b. Stir the paint to mix pigments.
c. Strain the paint through a fine nylon mesh
bag (available at most
paint dealers) to
remove particles that could clog the filter or
spray tip. This is probably the most important
step toward trouble-free spray painting.
9. Keep the sprayer upright and level
during opera-
tion and whenever it is being moved.
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OIL LIGHT
ENGINE
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MUFFLER
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FUELING
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive un-
der certain conditions.
Always shut
off
the engine before refueling.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area.
where the engine is refueled or where the gasoline
Do
not smoke
or
allow flames or sparks in the area
is stored.
securely closed after refueling.
Do
not overfill the tank. Make sure the filler cap is
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel va-
por or spilled fuel can ignite. If any fuel is spilled,
oine.
make sure the area is dry before starting the en-
1. Fuel specifications. Use automotive gasoline with
a pump octane number
(
or 86 or higher
or a research octane number of 91 or higher. Un-
deposits.
leaded fuel minimizes combustion chamber
2. Gasolines containing aicohol (gasohol). Do not
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors
for methanol. If it
use gasohol containing methanol if it contains no
does contain such additives,
still do not use it if it con-
tains more than 5% methanol.
ethanol.
Do
not use gasohol containing more than 10%
high as stated in Fuel Specifications.
Be sure the gasohol has octane ratings at least as
NOTE: The Honda engine. warranty does
not
cover
damage resulting from the use of gasolines con-
taining alcohol. See the HONDA engine manual
for more information.
3. General. Do not use oil and gasoline mixtures or
contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or
water in the fuel tank.
4.
Tank capacity: 0.66 gallons (2.5 liter). Always leave
at least 112 in. at the top of the tank for expansion.
5. Shut off the engine before refueling.
6. After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.
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