Table of Contents
Advertisement
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you or bystanders avoid injury.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level before each use or every 8
operating hours, refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level
in Engine Maintenance (page 22).
Filling the Fuel Tank
Important: Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium
gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system
could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Figure 15
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove cap from
tank (Figure 15).
2. Using unleaded gasoline, fill fuel tank no higher
than to bottom of filter screen. Do not overfill.
3. Install fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
• Do not operate without entire exhaust system
Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious
injury and illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
g014638
16
DANGER
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 inch
(2.5 cm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand.
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30 day supply of gasoline.
in place and in proper working condition.
WARNING
conditioner opening.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
