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Oil Drain Plug

(Figure 10)

Oil drain plug provides a convenient location

to drain oil.

1. Place a pan under the opening in the

unit frame, remove the plug, remove the

oil fill cap/dipstick and allow the oil to

drain completely.

2. Replace the plug and then fill engine

with appropriate engine oil for your

conditions. See Engine Manual for types

of oil and operating ranges. Do not

overfill.

GASOLINE

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that

meets the following guidelines:

• Clean, fresh gasoline.

• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91

RON). High altitude use may require a

different octane. Consult your engine

manual.

• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol

(gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl

tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.

• Use of any gasoline other than those

approved above may void the engine

warranty. If the pumps are not marked

for the content of alcohol or ethers,

check ethanol and MTBE levels with

the fuel supplier.

• Do not modify the fuel system to use

different fuels.

• Never mix oil and gasoline.

NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the

engine experiences starting or performance

problems after using a new gasoline, switch

to a different fuel provider or fuel brand.

IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or

reformulated fuels (fuels blended with

alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel

system or cause performance problems. If

any undesirable operating problems occur,

use a gasoline with a lower percentage of

alcohol or ether.

Fuel Stabilizer

Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended

periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,

resulting in gum deposits in the system.

These deposits can damage the carburetor

and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent

deposits from forming in the fuel system

during storage by adding a quality fuel

stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the

recommended mix ratio found on the fuel

stabilizer container.

FILLING FUEL TANK

1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to

prevent dust, dirt, and debris from

entering fuel tanks.

2. Remove fuel cap.

IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct

type and grade of fuel. DO NOT OVERFILL!

3. Fill fuel tank to 1-1/2 in. (3.5 cm) below

bottom of filler neck. See

SPECIFICATIONS on page 18 for

capacity of fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This

equipment and/or its engine may include

evaporative emissions control system

components, required to meet EPA and/or

CARB regulations, that will only function

properly when the fuel tank has been filled to

the recommended level. Overfilling may

cause permanent damage to evaporative

emissions control system components. Filling

to the recommended level ensures a vapor

gap required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay

close attention while filling the fuel tank to

ensure that the recommended fuel level

inside the tank is not exceeded. Use a

portable gasoline container with an

appropriately sized dispensing spout when

filling the tank. Do not use a funnel or other

device that obstructs the view of the tank

filling process.

4. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

5. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.

Figure 10

Oil Drain Plug

Oil Fill/Dipstick

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand the entire

Safety section before

proceeding.

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