Oil and fuel
Oil supply (A)
• Place the equipment on a flat, level surface.
• Turn and remove the oil fill plug.
• Use 4-stroke engine oil. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommen-
ded for general use at any temperature.
As indicated in the table below, other viscosities may be
used when the average temperature in your location is
within the indicated range.
10 W - 40
10 W - 30
-30
-20
-10
0
• Replace the plug and remove it to check the oil level on
the plug dipstick.
• Once the tank has the correct oil level indicated on the
dipstick, tighten the plug to prevent leaks.
CAUTION
• Do not exceed the maximum oil level,
as a lot of smoke may come out of the muffler when
starting the engine.
• Check the oil level before each use. If
CAUTION
necessary, add oil until the level is between the limits of
the dipstick.
CAUTION
• The first oil change must be carried
out after the first 20 hours of use. In very dusty or dirty
conditions it may be necessary to change the oil more
often.
High altitude operation
• At high altitude, the air-fuel mixture of the standard
carburetor will be rich in fuel. Performance will decrease
and fuel consumption will increase.
• The pump is set to operate at altitudes above 1,820
meters (6,000 feet) above sea level. If you notice that the
motor pump does not operate efficiently, go to a
Authorized Service Center to make the
corresponding modifications to the carburetor.
• Even if the carburetor is properly injected, engine power
will decrease by approximately 3.5% for every 1,000 ft (305
m) increase , after 6,890 ft (2,100 m) above sea level. The
decrease in power will be greater if no modifications are
made to the carburetor.
WARNING
• If the water pump is operated at an
altitude inappropriate to the carburetor setting, poor
performance, overheating and serious damage to the
engine caused by excessive mixing of air in the fuel could
result.
10
20
30
40 °C
Fuel supply (B)
• Place the equipment on a flat and level surface.
• Clean and dry the area around the fuel cap.
• Remove the fuel cap.
• Using a funnel, slowly fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the neck of the tank. Do not overfill to allow for fuel
expansion and prevent spillage.
• Clean up any fuel spills.
• Close the fuel tank by turning the cap.
• Clean up any fuel spills before starting.
B
Minimum
A
Maximum
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