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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely ammable and explosive. A
re or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
on the ground before lling, not in a vehicle or
on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open ame or sparks.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
• Do not tip the machine either forward or
backward with fuel in the fuel tank; otherwise,
fuel may leak out of the machine.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline having an
octane rating at or near 87 from a major name-brand
service station (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. 1/2 inch (13 mm)
Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important: Do not use E85 or E20 fuel. Alternative
fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard
starting, poor engine performance, and may cause
internal engine damage.
Note: For best results, purchase only the quantity of
gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise,
you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline
to keep it fresh for up to 6 months.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the engine oil level and add oil if
necessary.
1. Ensure that the fuel tank is not overlled (refer to
Figure 12) and that the fuel cap is securely in place.
2. Move the machine to a level surface.
3. Clean around the oil ll cap (
Figure 11).
4. Unscrew the oil ll cap and remove it.
5. Wipe the dipstick on the oil ll cap with a clean cloth.
6. Insert, but do not screw in, the oil ll cap into the
oil ll hole.
7. Remove the oil ll cap and check the dipstick.
8. To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick,
refer to
Figure 13.
Figure 13
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
9. If the oil level is low, slowly pour oil into the oil ll
hole. Wait 3 minutes, then check the oil level on
the dipstick by wiping the dipstick clean and then
inserting, but not screwing in, the oil ll cap into
the hole.
Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle
up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to
return the machine to the operating position before
checking the oil level.
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