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GAS
AND OiL FILL-UP
IMPORTANT:This unitis shippedwithoutgasolinebutwith oil in the
engine.Becertain to serviceenginewith gasolineand checkthe oil as
instructedin this sectionbeforestartingor runningyour machine.
Oil
Use 4-strokemotoroil that meetsor exceedsthe requirements for API
servicecategorySF,SG,SH, SJ or later.Alwayscheckthe APIservice
label on the oil containerto be sure it includesthe lettersSF,SG,SH,
SJ or later.
* Below40°F(4°C)the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above80°F(27°C)theuse of 10W-30maycause increasedoil
consumption. C heckoil levelmorefrequently.
1.
Checktheoil with the enginestoppedand level.
2.
Removetheoil fill dipstickand wipe it clean.
3.
Insertand tightenthe oil fill dipstick.Removeit to checkthe oil
level.See Figure11.
4.
If theoil levelis near or belowthe lowerlimit markon the dipstick,
removethe oil fill dipstick,and fill with the recommended oil to the
upperlimit mark (J). Donot overfill.
5.
Reinstallthe oil fill dipstick.
Gasoline
Do notuse unapproved gasolines,such as E85.Do not mix oil in
gasolineor modifyengineto run on alternatefuels.This will damage
the engine components and void the engine warranty.
Fuelmustmeet these requirements:
•
Clean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
•
A minimumof 87 octane/87AKI (91 RON).
•
Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanol(gasohol)is acceptable.
Figure11
Refuelin a well-ventilated area with the enginestopped.If the engine
hasbeen running,allowit to cool first. Neverrefuelthe engineinsidea
buildingwheregasolinefumesmay reachflamesor sparks.
Gasolineis highlyflammableand explosive, a nd you can be
burnedor seriouslyinjuredwhenrdueling. Stopengineand keep
heat, sparks,and flameaway.Refuelonlyoutdoors.Wipe up spills
immediately.
if your equipment w ill be usedon an infrequentor intermittentbasis,
pleasereferto the Off SeasonStoragesectionforadditionalinforma-
tion regarding fuel deterioration.
NOTE:Fuelcan damagepaintand sometypes of plastic.Be careful
notto spillfuel whenfillingyour fueltank.
Neverusestale or contaminated gasolineor oil/gasolinemixture.
Avoidgettingdirt or waterin the fueltank.
1.
Removethe fueltank cap.
2.
Fillthe fuel tankwith fuel.To allowforexpansionof the fuel, do
notfill abovethe bottomof the fuel tank neck.Do notoverfill.
Wipeup spilledfuel beforestartingtheengine.
3.
Installthe fuel tank capand tighten it until it clicks.
4.
Movelawnmowerat least 10 feetaway fromthe fuel container/
sourceand site beforestartingthe engine.
Be sureno one otherthan the operatoris standingnear the lawn
mowerwhilestartingengineor operatingmower.Neverrun engine
indoorsor in enclosed,poorlyventilatedareas.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas. Keephands,
feet, hairand looseclothingawayfrom any movingpartson engine
and lawnmower.
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