Specifications

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Pre-Start Checks
Inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
and missing parts before
set up and starting. If any
problems are found, do not use
equipment until xed properly.
Checking and Filling Engine Oil
CAUTION Your Warranty is VOID if the
engine’s crankcase is not properly
lled with oil before each use. Be-
fore each use, check the oil level.
Do not run the engine with low or
no engine oil. Running the engine
with no or low engine oil WILL per-
manently damage the engine.
Remove the Ignition Key and close 1.
the Fuel Valve.
Dipstick
Oil Drain
Plug
2. Clean the top of the Dipstick and the
area around it. Remove the Dipstick
by threading it counterclockwise, and
wipe it off with a clean rag.
High Mark Low Mark
DIPSTICK
3. Reinsert the Dipstick without thread-
ing it in and remove it to check the oil
level. The oil level should be be-
tween the high and low marks on the
Dipstick.
If the oil level is below the end of the 4.
dipstick add the appropriate type of
oil until the oil level is between the
high and the low marks.
Oil type:
above 32° F = SAE 10W-30
32° F or below = SAE 5W-30
Replace the Dipstick by threading it 5.
clockwise.
CAUTION! Do not run the engine with too
little or too much oil. The engine will
be permanently damaged.
Checking Fuel Level
1. WARNING! TO PRE-
VENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a
well-ventilated area away from
ignition sources. If the engine is
hot from use, shut the engine off
and wait for it to cool before add-
ing fuel. Do not smoke.
Clean the Fuel Cap and the area 2.
around it.
Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.3.
If needed, ll the Fuel Tank up to the 4.
base of the ll neck, but not above,
with 89 octane or better unleaded
gasoline.
Replace the Fuel Cap.5.
Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow 6.
excess to evaporate before starting
engine. To prevent FIRE, do not
start the engine while the smell of
fuel hangs in the air.