Fueling; Starting; Operating Procedures - Hitachi RB 24EAP Instruction Manual

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 3)
WARNING
● This unit is equipped with a two-stroke
engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which
is mixed with oil.
Provide good ventilation, when fueling or
handling fuel.
● Fuel contains highly fl ammable and it is
possible to get the serious personal injury
when inhaling or spilling on your body.
Always pay attention when handling fuel.
Always have good ventilation when handling
fuel inside building.
Fuel
○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded
gasoline.
○ Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between
25:1 to 50:1, please consult the oil bottle for the
ratio or Hitachi dealer.
○ If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant
added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled
2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO
EGC GRADE). Do not use BIA or TCW (2-stroke
water-cooling type) mixed oil.
○ Never use for four-stroke engine oil or waste oil.
○ Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean
container.
Always start by fi ling half the amount of fuel, which
is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount
of fuel.
Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before fi lling the
fuel tank.

Fueling

WARNING
● Always shut off the engine and let it cool for
a few minutes before refueling.
Fig. 3
● Slowly open the fuel tank, when fi lling up
with fuel, so that possible over pressure
disappears.
● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
● Always move the unit at least 10 ft (3 m) from
the fueling area before starting.
● Do not smoke and/or allow fl ames or sparks
near fuel when handling or fi lling fuel.
● Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing
immediately with soap.
● Be sure to check for any fuel leaking after
refueling.
Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully,
to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Make sure
that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container,
before fueling.

Starting

CAUTION
Do not start if the pipe and guard net
obstructed.
1. Check the switch (7) to ON position. (Fig. 4)
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* Push priming bulb (8) several times so that fuel
fl ows through the bulb or return pipe (9). (Fig. 5)
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English
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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