MULTIQUIP Essick Series Operation And Parts Manual page 23

BEFORE STARTING
1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the unit, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
CAUTION
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection while operating the mixer.
CAUTION
NEVER place hands or feet inside the
engine guard cover while the engine is
running. ALWAYS shut the engine down
before performing any kind of maintenance
service on the mixer.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. To check the engine oil level, place the unit on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 11) and wipe it clean.
Figure 11. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 12), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 7).
Maximum oil capacity is 2.33 pints (1.09 liters).
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DIPSTICK
5. I
NOTICE
Reference engine manufacturer's manual for specific
servicing instructions.
Figure 12. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Table 7. Engine Oil Type
Season Temperature
Summer 25°C or Higher
Spring/Fall 25°C ~ 10°C
Winter 0°C or Lower
FUEL CHECK
DANGER
If your mixer has a gasoline engine,
determine if the engine fuel is low. If fuel
is low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill it
with unleaded gasoline. Motor fuels are
highly flammable and can be dangerous
if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO
NOT attempt to refuel the mixer if the engine is hot!
or running.
CAUTION
NEVER! disable or disconnect the start/stop switch.
It is provided for operator safety. Injury may result if it
is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
INSPECTION
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Oil Type
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-30/20
SAE 10W-10