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Operation
ENGINE OPERATION
STEP 1: Add Gasoline to the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded regular
automotive gasoline. (Leaded regular and unleaded
premium grades of gasoline are acceptable substitutes.)
o
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
o
Do not use gasoline left over from last season or
stored for long periods.
o
Do not use gasoline containing methanol (wood
.
alcohol). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain
alcohol (Gasohol) may be used but requires special care
when the engine is unused for extended periods. See
the Engine Owner's Manual for Gasohol storage
instructions.
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. To prevent personal injury or property
damage:
• Do not add fuel if the engine is running or still hot
from recent operation. Allow the engine to cool for at
least three minutes.
• Do not fill the fuel tank indoors. After filling, wipe
up any spills and move the machine away from
gasoline fumes before starting the engine.
• Do not allow open flames, matches, or smoking in
area.
To Add Gasoline
A. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
come to
a
complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and secure it away from the spark plug. Allow
the engine and muffler to cool for at least three
minutes.
B. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap (A in
Figure 7) from fuel tank.
C. Use a clean funnel to fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch
below the bottom of the filler neck (to provide room for
fuel expansion).
D. Re-install the fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any
spilled gasoline.
STEP 2: Pre-starting Procedures
IMPORTANT: Review the Safety Section and read this
section in its entirety before starting the engine.
With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark
plug, perform the following pre-starting procedures as
required before each start-up:
o
Place the machine outdoors on level ground.
o
Be sure that all bystanders are at least 25 feet away
from the area of operation.
o
Check that the chipper chute, vacuum inlet, or
discharge deflector are empty (after initial use of the
machine).
o
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are properly secured.
ORe-attach the spark plug wire before starting the
engine.
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Figure 7: Fill fuel tank.
DANGER
To Prevent Personal Injury or Property Damage
• Cutting blades begin to rotate when the engine
starts and slow down gradually after the engine is
shut off. Do not allow hands or any other part of the
body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet,
chippe~
chute, discharge opening, blower deflector opemng,
or near any moving part.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do
not operate this equipment near buildings, windows,
or air conditioners.
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