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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE

Operation

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual

including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Pre-Start Checks

1. 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 fixed properly.

2. IMPORTANT: CHECK HARDWARE

TIGHTNESS BEFORE EVERY USE. The

strong vibrations created during use will

cause some hardware to loosen.

3. Firmly attach the Upper Handle (32) BEFORE use.

Checking and Filling Engine Oil

NOTICE: Your Warranty is VOID if the engine’s

crankcase is not properly filled with oil before

each use. Before 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 permanently damage the engine.

1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.

2. Close the Fuel Valve.

3. 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 lint free rag.

Full level

Reinsert the Dipstick without threading it in and

remove it to check the oil level. The oil level

should be up to the full level as shown above.

5. If the oil level is at or below the low mark add the

appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the

proper level. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended

for general use. (The SAE Viscosity Grade chart

on page 13 in the Service section shows other

viscosities to use in different average temperatures.)

6. Thread the dipstick back in clockwise.

CAUTION! Do not run the engine with too little oil.

The engine will be permanently damaged.

Checking and Filling Fuel

WARNING! TO PREVENT 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 adding fuel. Do not smoke.

1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.

2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.

Note: Do not use gasoline containing

more than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use

E85 ethanol. Add fuel stabilizer to the

gasoline or the Warranty is VOID.

Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a

metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can

cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting

engine performance and/or causing damage.

3. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under

the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or

higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated

with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer

manufacturer’s recommendations for use.

4. Then replace the Fuel Cap.

5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess

to evaporate before starting engine.

To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine

while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.

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