Operating Instructions; Starting The Engine - Pacific hydrostar 65078 Set-Up & Operating Manual

OPerating instructiOns

read the entire iMPOrtant
saFetY inFOrMatiOn
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.

starting the engine

inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
and missing parts before
set up and starting. if any
problems are found, do not use
equipment until fixed properly.
checking engine Oil Level
cautiOn! Your Warranty is VOID if the
engine's crankcase is not properly
filled with oil before each use. Before
each use, check the oil level. Do not
run the engine with low or no engine
oil. Running the engine with no or
low engine oil WILL permanently
damage the engine.
1. Clean the Oil Filler Cap and the area
around it.
2. Remove the Oil Filler Cap.
3. Remove dipstick and wipe away the
oil with dry cloth. Reinsert the dip-
stick into the oil filler neck, but do not
screw in, then remove it to check the
oil level. The oil level should reach
the upper limit (H) mark on the dip-
stick (bottom edge of the oil fill hole).
Low oil level can trigger the low oil
sensor to shutdown the engine and
prevent restart. See attached label for
correct oil level.
4. If the oil level is low, add the
appropriate type of oil until the oil
rev 09c; 09d
SKU 65078 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
level is at the top lip.
Oil type:
32° F or above = SAE 10W-30
Below 32° F = SAE 5W-30.
5. Replace the Oil Filler Cap.
cautiOn! Do not run the engine with too
little or too much oil. The engine will
be permanently damaged.
Pump Oil change Before First use
1. The pump may be shipped with some
oil inside. Open the Oil Drain Plug
and drain out the shipping oil.
2. Replace the Oil Drain Plug and
tighten it securely in place.
3. Remove the Oil Inlet Plug and fill the
pump with 5 fl-oz of SAE 10W-30 oil.
4. Replace the Oil Inlet Plug.
5. Change the Pump oil after the first
20 hours of use, and after every 50
hours of use thereafter.
checking Fuel Level
warning! To prevent fire,
shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding
fuel. do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Filler Cap and the
area around it.
2. To check the fuel level, unscrew and
remove the Fuel Filler Cap.
3. Mix fuel stabilizer (not included)
with 86 octane (or better) unleaded
gasoline according to fuel stabilizer
directions.
4. Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
under the lip of the gasoline tank
with the stabilized unleaded gasoline
mixture.
5. Then replace the Fuel Filler Cap.
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