Graco GM 5000 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 6

5. Be sure your system Is properly grounded before
operating
it.
Read and follow the warning section,
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD, O n 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 the pump to protect it from rust.
a. Before using water-base paint, flush with mineral
spirits, followed by soapy water, and then flush
with clean water.
b. Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral
spirits, only.
the flushing procedure.
C.
See FLUSHING GUIDELINES, On page 15, for
8.
Prepare the palnt according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
a. Remove any skin that may have formed..
b. Stir the paint to mix plgrnents:
c. Strain
the
paint through a
fine
nylon mesh bag
ticles that could clog the filter or spray tip. This Is
(available at most paint dealers) to remove par-
probably the most important step toward trouble-
free spraying.
9.
Keep the sprayer uprlght and level during operatlon
TlON on page 12.
and whenever
it
is being moved. See the last CAU-
OIL
LIGHT
ENGINE
Fig 11-1
,
WARNING
I
2.
Gasollnes contalnlna alcohol laasohol). Do not use
Gasoline Is extremelyflarnmableand explosiveun-
der certaln 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.
Do
not overfill the tank. Make sure the filler cap is
securely closed after refueling.
or spilledfuel
can
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make
Be careful not to spill fuel when fueling. Fuel vapor
sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
1.
Fuel
speciflcatlons. Use automotive gasoline with
a
pump octane number of 86 or higher,
or
a
research octane number of 91 or higher. Unleaded fuel
minimizes combustion chamber deposits.
( y )
gasohol khich contaiis m e t h a n ; ,
if
the gasohol does
not contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for
methanol.Evenifitdoescontainsuchadditives,donot
use the gasohol If
it
contains more than
5%
methanol.
NOTE: The HONDA engine warranty does not cover
tainlng alcohol. See the HONDA engine manual
damage resulting from the use of gasollnes con-
for more information.
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3. General.
Do
not use
oil
and gasoline mixtures or con-
taminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust
o r
Water
in
the fuel tank.
4. Tank CapacRy. 0.95 gallons (3.6 liter). Always leave
at least 1/2 in. at the top of the tank for expansion.
5. Shut
off the engine before refuellng.
6.
Afler refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap flrmly.