Product Manual

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SECTION III - 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 CHIPPER SHREDDER 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 MANUFACTURER.
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 CHIPPER SHREDDER.