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ENG ,LNE INFORMATION
A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE
1, FUEL SAFETY
a. Use only recommeudedfuel mixtures.
b;,Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where
there are no .sparksorflames.
e. Use a-continuer approved for fuel
& Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel
or:_e unit or while using the uniL
e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the
elide.
f. Move at least I0 feet away from [heling
_te Detore starting engine.
i g- Stop engme before removingfuel cap. Al-
low the engine to cool before refueling.
•h. Before storing the unit, use up fuel left in
fuel lines and carburetOr by starting engine
and letting engine run until it stops,
i. Store unit and fuel in an area Where fuel
: vapors cannot reach sparks or open
• flames from water heaters, electric motors or
3. USE THE FO!J,OW]_G O__ -
WEED EA'I"i_R40:1, 2- cycle engine oil is strong.
,ouL .or
POULIULANPRO brand 40:1 2-cycle engine offis
acceptable if mixed according to the instructions
:on the container. •
I PART OIL TO 40PARTS GASOLINE=
3.2 ft. oz. oil to 1 g_on gasol_e
8.0 ft. oz. oil to 2,5 gallon gasoline
Not all air cooled 2-cycle engine oils "have the
samequalities. IfWEZD EATER,PARAMOUNT,
PO_, or POULAN PRO brand 2-cycle en-
gine oil is not available, usea good qualit_
2-cycle engine oil receded for air-cooled
engine_ Mix at a ratio of 40:1 (3.2 oz. oil to 1 gal-
lon gasoline). A 40:1 fuel mixture with these oils
will assure adequate lubrication for your engine.
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2. FUEL_m"_R_
• Your unit is powered by a Z-cycle engine
which requires a fuel mixture of regular
unleaded gasoline and a high quality en*
oil spec_)aily made for 2-cycle, air
cooled engines. The "mtem_ design of the
2-cycle engine requires lubrication ofraoving
parts. _on is provided when recom-
mended mixture of gasoline and oil is used.
• Gasoline must be clean and fresh. After a
short period of time, gasoline will chemically
break down and form-compounds that cause
hardstarting and damage in2-cycle engines.
• The correct measure of gasoline to oil is
very nnportant. Too much oil in the mixture
will foul the spar_plug.
Too little oil w£11causetheenginetoover
heat and seize,
A CAUTION
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanoD van
attract mo_ which leads to separation and
format]on.ofacads duringstorag_ Acidic gas can
tlamage the fttel sy_em ofan engine while in stor-
age,, TO avoid engine problems, do not leave fuel
in the unit when s_g for 30 days or longer.
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh_elnext sea.
son. See the "Storage" section for additiona! m-
formati0n_ Never use engine or earbm-etc_- elean-
er products in the fuel tankoor permanent damage
4. DO NOT USE:
e NMlVL_ Oil--NattonalMartueManufuc.
Does _ot have prover _lifi_es for_-_.]e_ mr
_!_ enginesandcan,_ca_e._gine _
-_- AUTOMOTIVE OIL-
Does not have proper _idditives for 2- cyc.le, air
cooledenginesand can cause engine damage.
S.HOWT0 MIXFUF, LAND FH, LTANK
a. Pourthepropermeasureofengineoffintoangp-
pr_ marked container.Then, fillthecon.
tainer with _gular u_leaded gasoline.
NOT_. If furl is alr_y in the container, add the
proper measure of en_ue o_ Then, close the
_o not m_vgaso/ine _o//atre_y+m t_e
b. Usinga spoutorfimuel,fillthefueltank with
fue!mix.
r. Reinstallthefuelcapssecurely.
B. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
....................... _ WARNING .......
Wight starting engine, hold the unit as shown
FiLq_e 10. Do not set the _t on any surface ex
eept a _e_ _ _rea:_tho engine is run.
ntiag. Debt" Such as grav_ _a_, dust, gias_ etc.
could be picked up bY the air intake mid thrown
out .throu-gh the d_selmrge opening, d_. gthe
um_pr'property or causmg serious injury to by-
stsmders or operator.
I. Before Starting the Engine:
a. Fuel the engine. Move at least 10 feet away
'h'omthefueh_ s_-"te.' .....i...... :
b. Holdtheunitin_he:_position aS:_hpwn
m Figure 10. When using the unit as a'blb_,_
make sure the blower end is directed away
frompeople,animals,gIass, and solidobjects.
When usingtheunitasa vacuum,make sure
the vacuum end is directed away frompeople,
an_a_, _,.and _lld objects. .
2. For a Cold Engine or a Warm EngmeAfter
Running Out of Fuel.
a. Move Ignition Switch to the "ON" position
•Figure11. . _' ."_"
b;"':Move Choke to.._EUL_. Figure!1.: .
c. Engage the Throttle Lock as follows:
1) Funy squeeze and hold the throttle trigge_
2) Pressand holdthe thro_tIe lockbutt_m
Figure II (inset).
3) Release"the throttletrigger. I_ve the
throttle lock engaged thru step "g."
d--Pu_ Starter Rope sharply unt_ engine at-
tempts to rtm, but no mere than 8 pulls on full
cho_ The engme_'attemptsto rm_." ma_
be hard to hear. The operator must listen
carefully. After 8 pulls, proceed to step"e _
even if the engine has not attempted to run.