Chainsaw User Manual

MK CX-3 Revision 09/04, Effective Date September 17, 2004 Page 25
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
6. Check Fuel Level:
1. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
2. To fuel, stop engine if running and allow it to cool.
3. Refuel in a well-ventilated area.
4. Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
5. Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTES: 1. Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling the fuel tank.
Damage caused by spilled fuel IS NOT covered under the warranty.
2. DO NOT use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
3. Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
7. Checking Oil Level:
NOTES: 1. Engine Oil Capacity is 1.16 US qt (1.1 l).
2. When installing the Oil Dipstick, ensure the threads are aligned with the threads of the Oil
Reservoir so as not to “cross-thread."
(C)
Verify fuel level is below the
throat of the Fuel Tank
(B)
Fill Fuel Tank
(A)
Remove Fuel Cap
(D)
Install Fuel Cap
(C)
Check Oil Level if the level is
normal, go to step F, if low, go
to Step D
(B)
Remove Dipstick
(A)
Verify the Engine is upright
and level
Fill Throa
t
Turn counter-
clockwise to
loosen
Fuel Cap
Fill Throa
t
Upper Limit
Turn clockwise
to tighten
Fuel Cap
1/2-way up Dipstick
Bottom of Dipstick
Turn counter-
clockwise to
loosen
Dipstick
Level Engine