Product Manual

Section 3: LUBRICATION & ENGINE START UP
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT:
❑ OIL
❑ FUEL
❑ STARTING
❑ STOPPING
❑ RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
❑ SERVICE
❑ STORAGE
❑ ENGINE WARRANTY INFORMATION
REFER TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL.
THE ENGINE ON YOUR SHREDDER-CHIPPER HAS BEEN SHIPPED DRY.
BE SURE TO SERVICE THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S
MANUAL PRIOR TO STARTING.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT WARRANTIED BY THE
ENGINE MANUFACTUROR.
WARNING: Do not fill closer than ½” from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel
expansion. If gasoline is accidentally spilled, move the machine away from the area of the spill. Avoid
creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.
CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (gasohol, ethanol, methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system or an entire engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be empty before storage for periods over 30 days. For more
information, refer to the engine owner’s manual. Use fresh fuel each season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may result.
ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL PRIOR TO
STARTING THE SHREDDER CHIPPER.
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