4. Replace oildipstick andfullytighten.
NOTE: S eethesection "Oil"on page17toreview oil
recommendations.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM
(Engine Modifications).
WARNING
WHEN
ADDING
FUEL
Turn pressure
washer
OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes
before
removing
fuel cap. Loosen
cap slowly
to
relieve
pressure
in tank.
Fill or drain fue! tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill
tank. Allow space
for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks,
open
flames,
pilot lights,
heat, and other
ignition
sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette
or smoke.
1.
Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 77 octane with equipment. DO NOT
use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil
with fuel.
2.
Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3.
Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
4.
Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION!
Alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol,
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads
to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the
fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See "Storage" on pages 20-21 for additional information.
NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
Fresh Start
TM
Fuel Cap
Adding fuel preserver helps keep fuel fresh and
carburetors clean for easier starting, all season long.
This new fuel cap automatically
drips concentrated
fuel preserver into your fuel tank.
DANGER
* If SWALLOWED,
call physician
immediately.
* In case of emergency,
contact
a physician
immediately
and call 1-800-424-9300
for material
safety
information.
_*Fuel
stabilizer
contains:
2,6-di-tret-butylphenol
(128-39-2)
and
aliphatic
petroleum
distillate (64742-47-8)
Place cartridge into fuel cap.
2.
Push to "snap" cartridge into place.
3.
Remove tab to expose membrane.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT remove the silver foil seal on
the opposite side.
4.
Reinstall fuel cap on fuel tank.
5.
Periodically check the cartridge to ensure there is
still fuel stabilizer inside. If it is empty, remove
cartridge and replace.