BEFORE STARTING
1. Read the safety instructions at the
beginning of this manual.
2. Clean the mixer, removing dirt and
dust—particularly the engine cooling
air inlet, carburetor, and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If the air filter is
dirty, replace it with a new one as required.
4. Check the carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean
with dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Place the mixer on secure, level ground with the engine
stopped.
2. Remove the engine oil dipstick from the oil filler hole
(Figure 5) and wipe it clean.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick
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 6), fill to the edge of
the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type
listed in Table 6. Maximum oil capacity is 1.1 liters
(1.16 quarts).
Figure 6. Engine Oil Level
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DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Table 6. Oil Type
Season
Temperature
Summer
25°C or higher
Spring/Fall
25°C–10°C
Winter
0°C or lower
FUEL CHECK
DANGER
Motor fuels are highly flammable
and can be dangerous if mishandled.
DO NOT smoke while refueling.
DO NOT attempt to refuel while the
engine is hot or running!
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of the fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect the fuel level. If fuel is low, replenish
with unleaded gasoline
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT top off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
HYDRAULIC OIL
Check the hydraulic oil sight gauge (Figure 7) to ensure
that the hydraulic oil is at the midway level.
Figure 7. Hydraulic Oil Sight Gauge
HYDRAULIC HOSES
Check hydraulic hoses to make sure they are not worn,
frayed or defective.
INSPECTION
Oil Type
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-30/20
SAE 10W-10
.
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