Start Procedure; Break-In Period; Equipment Operation - Pacific hydrostar 98444 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

the top lip.
Oil type:
32° F or above = SAE 10W-30
Below 32° F = SAE 5W-30.
4. Replace the Oil Filler Cap.
cautiOn! Do not run the engine with too
little or too much oil. The engine will
be permanently damaged.
checking Fuel Level
warning! To prevent fire,
shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding
fuel. do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Filler Cap and the
area around it.
2. To Check the fuel level, unscrew and
remove the Fuel Filler Cap.
3. Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with
86 octane (or better) unleaded gaso-
line according to fuel stabilizer direc-
tions.
4. Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
under the lip of the gasoline tank
with the stabilized unleaded gasoline
mixture.
5. Then replace the Fuel Filler Cap.
before starting the engine, turn the
water supply on.

start Procedure

before starting the engine:
a. Follow the set up instruc-
tions to prepare the equip-
ment.
b. inspect the equipment and
engine.
SKU 98444 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
c. Fill the engine with the prop-
er amount and type of both
fuel and oil.
note: This engine includes an automatic
low oil shutdown sensor that disables
the engine if the oil level is too low.
d. read the equipment Opera-
tion section that follows.
1. Turn the fuel valve lever to its "ON"
position.
2. Turn the ON/OFF switch to its ON or
RUN position.
3. Then, turn the engine choke lever to
its "CLOSE" position. Set the choke
lever in the "OPEN" position when
starting a warm engine.
4. Grasp the starter handle, and pull
slowly until resistance is felt. While
holding the handle, allow the starter
rope to rewind slowly. Then, pull the
starter handle with a rapid, full arm
stroke. Once again while holding
the handle, allow the rope to rewind
slowly. Repeat as necessary, until
the engine starts.
5. After the engine starts and warms
up, slowly move the choke lever to its
"OPEN" position.
note: Carburetor (80B). Never adjust the
black screw in an attempt to adjust
the idle speed. Never adjust the cop-
per screw (EPA Exhaust), located be-
low and left of the Idle Speed screw.
Both these adjustments should only
be made by a qualified service tech-
nician.

break-in Period

1. Breaking-in the engine will help to
ensure proper equipment and engine
operation.
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