Use and Care Manual

6 Section 3— Set-Up
Fuel Recommendations
CAUTION
Operating the engine with E15 or E85 fuel, an oil/
gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline, or gasoline
over 30 days old without fuel stabilizing
additive may result in damage to your engine’s
carburetor. Subsequent damage would not be
covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low
leaded to minimize combustion chamber
deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane.
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (E10) or 15%
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used.
Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty
gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the
fuel tank. DO NOT use E15 or E85 gasoline.
WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area where the
engine is refueled or where gasoline is
stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After
refueling, make sure the tank cap is
closed properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling.
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If
any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact
with skin or breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
WARNING!
An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow
children to refuel the engine. Gasoline (fuel)
vapors are highly flammable and can explode.
Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark
or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent
injury or death from fuel fires, follow these
instructions:
• DO NOT use leaded fuel.
• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use
fuel left over from last season or stored for
long periods.
• NEVER mix oil with fuel in this engine.
• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol
(Wood Alcohol).
1. Before refueling, allow the engine to cool
for two minutes.
2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-
ventilated area.
3. Clean area around the fuel fill cap and
remove the fuel fill cap.
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE
container, add fuel slowly, being careful
to avoid spilling.
5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
Wipe up spilled fuel before starting
engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start
engine. Move machine away from area
of spillage. Avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
6. Be sure fuel valve, if present, is open.
Electrical Power
WARNING!
DO NOT pull starter rope with engine running.
Doing so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
CAUTION
The extension cord can be any length, but must be
rated for 15 amps at 125 volts, grounded and rated
for outdoor use.
NOTES:
When connecting power cord always
connect power cord to switch box on engine
first; then into outlet. See “Figure 3-3”.
Determine what type of power source outlet
you will be connecting the power cord to,
before you start your engine. See Engines with
Electric Starters instructions in the Operation
Section of this manual.
Figure 3-3