King Canada Power force KCG-300CS Instruction Manual page 7

INITIAL SET-UP BEFORE OPERATION &
INITIAL SETUP BEFORE OPERATION
ENGINE FUEL LEVEL
wARNING! The engine comes with no fuel in the fuel tank. Make sure there is
enough fuel in the fuel tank before operating.
1. If it is necessary to add fuel, first make sure the engine switch is OFF, then open
the fuel cap (A) Fig.5 by turning it counterclockwise.
2. When refueling, keep in mind all safety precautions and make sure to add enough
fuel based on usage. Use clean unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline. Fuel tank capacity: 3,6 litres.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTERS
The air cleaner filters should be checked before every start-up and after prolonged
storage, the following steps should be done when checking air cleaner filters;
1. Remove the wing nut (B) Fig.6, lift to remove the air cleaner cover (A) as shown.
2. Remove the wing nut and washer (D) Fig.6, lift and remove air filters (C) Fig.6 from
its base. Remove the foam filter (A) Fig.7 from the paper filter (B), wash foam filter
in kerosene, squeeze kerosene out, soak foam filter in engine oil and squeeze
engine oil out.
3. In a well ventilated area, use pressurized air to blow dust out of the paper filter (B)
from the side opposite the filter's normal air flow (clean side).
4. Replace filters and replace the air cleaner filter cover. Secure all parts with wing
nuts.
STARTING GASOLINE ENGINE
To safely start your engine, follow these steps in Fig.8.
Note: No choke is required on warm engines. Pull the recoil starter handle until
resistance is felt, then pull it out with a rapid full arm stroke. Let the starter rope rewind
slowly, repeat if necessary. Allow engine to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each
initial start-up to allow engine to stabilize.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
1. Move the throttle lever (step 9, Fig.8) towards the right.
2. Turn the engine switch (step 6, Fig.8) to the "OFF" position.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve (step 3, Fig.8) by moving it towards the left.
STARTING ENGINE
Figure 8
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Figure 6
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