Encore 61K650P Operator's Manual page 5

Fuel and Oil Recommendations
NOTE:
Consult Engine Manual for Engine
Manufactures Recommendations
Operation and Maintenance Information.
CAUTION:
Engines are NOT shipped serviced from
factory. You must service engine before
cranking it!
GAS UNITS FUEL:
Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade
gasoline.
CAUTION:
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
OCTANE RATING:
The octane rating of gasoline is a measure of its
resistance to "knocking". Using a minimum of 87
octane by the anti-knock index is recommenced.
The anti-knock index is posted on service station
pumps in the U.S.A.
NOTE: If "knocking or pinging" occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.
Oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added
to the gasoline. If you use the oxygenated fuel be
sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane
rating requirement.
! WARNING !
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
Before refueling, turn the engine switch OFF. Do
not smoke! Make sure the area is well ventilated
and free from any source of flame or sparks,
including any appliances with a pilot light. Never
fill tank so that fuel level rises into the filler neck. If
tank is overfilled, heat may cause fuel to expand
and overflow through vents in tank cap. After
refueling make sure tank cap is securely closed.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
DIESEL UNITS FUEL:
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CAUTION:
On Diesel engine model series 432447, 522447
& 582447 - THESE ENGINES ARE CERTIFIED
TO OPERATE ON DIESEL FUEL ONLY.
Use clean, fresh diesel with a minimum of 40
cetane. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
Note: DO NOT use kerosene or gasoline instead
of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will
damage engine.
ALL UNITS FUEL LEVELS:
Keep tank full. Do NOT over fill. Allow space in
tank for fuel expansion. Check for fuel leaks at fuel
filter, injector pump, fuel pipes and etc.
If the fuel tank does run dry and the engine is
equipped with a fuel filter with priming pump,
stroke the pump to bleed the air from the fuel filter
system.
ENGINE OIL:
CAUTION:
ENGINES ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL.
SERVICE ENGINE AND RECHECK OIL LEVEL
BEFORE STARTING.
The following oils are recommended for gasoline
engines.
API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH or SJ
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