OILANDFUELMIXINGINSTRUCTIONS
Oldand/orimproperlymixedfuelarethemainreasonsfortheunitnot
runningproperly.Besuretousefresh,cleanunleadedfuel,Followthe
instructionscarefullyfortheproperfuel/oilmixture.
DefinitionofBlendedFuels
Today'sfuelsareoftenablendofgasolineandoxygenatessuchas
ethanol,methanol,orMTBE(ether),Alcohol-blendedfuelabsorbs
water.Aslittleas1%waterinthefuelcanmakefuelandoil
separate,Itformsacidswhenstored,Whenusingalcohol-blended
fuel,usefreshfuel(lessthan60daysold).
UsingBlendedFuels
Ifyouchoosetouseablendedfuel,oritsuseisunavoidable,follow
recommendedprecautions:
• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual
• Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit
• Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit
Using Fuel Additives
The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel
additive which will help inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of
gum deposits. It is recommended that you use our 2-cycle oil with this
unit. Ifunavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil de-signed for air-cooled
engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL_ Gas Stabilizer or
an equivalent, Add 0.8 oz, (23 ml,) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel
according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel
additives directly to the unit's fuel tank,
I_llb CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum I
reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing
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instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. Using improperly
mixed fuel can severely damage the engine,
Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded
gasoline in a separate fuel can, Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix
them directly in the engine fuel tank, See the table below for
specific gas and oil mixing
ratios,
NOTE: One gallon (3,8 liters)
of unleaded gasoline
mixed with one 3.2
oz. (95 ml,) bottle of
2-cycle oil makes a
40:1 fuel/oil ratio,
NOTE: Dispose of the old
fuel/oil mix in
accordance to
Federal, State and
Local regulations,
UNLEADED GAS 2 CYCLE OIL
1 GALLON US 3.2 FL.OZ.
(3.8LITERS} (95 ml)
1 LITER 25 ml
MIXING RATIO - 40:1
WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited
vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it
to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while
filling the tank, Keep sparks and open flames at a distance
from the area.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from
fuel spray, Never operate the unit without the fuel cap
securely in place.
WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor
area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating
a source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do not start the engine
until fuel vapors dissipate.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilatedoutdoor area, Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are
in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig, 5),
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting,
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1, Mix gas with oil, See
Oil and Fuel Mixing
Instructions,
2, Fill the fuel tank with
the fuel/oil mixture.
NOTE: There is no need
to turn the unit
on, The On/Off
Stol
the ON ( I)
position at all
times (Fig. 2),
-_ 3,
StarUOn
Control
Fig. 2
Fullypressand release _ Primer Bulb
the primerbulb 10 times,_J(..... _
slowly.Some amount of _ - y _J_ f
fuel shouldbe visible in _ ,f __ _"
the primerbulb andfuel _\ ff / S F_rJ_
lines(Fig.3).Ifyoucan't _ / _ / _-JJ \_
seefuelin the bulb, \ ]}_-J/_/ // ol}
pressand releasethe \_ l, (_'_-,_l I/
bulb asmanytimes asit N,_'--J_,\k_ [I _,)
takes untilyou can see \__-_
fuel in it. Fig. 3
4, Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 4). Donot
squeeze the throttle,
and pull the starter rope
with a controlled and
steady motion until the
unit starts. Wait 10to
15 seconds, then
squeeze the throttle to
control the cutting
speed.
NOTE: The unit usesthe
Throttle Control
Fig. 4
Starting
Position
INCREDI-PULL TM starting system, which significantly
reducesthe effort required to start the engine.You must pull
the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to
start. There is no need to pull the rope briskly-- there is no
harsh resistancewhen pulling. Be aware thatthis starting
method isvastly different from (and much easierthan) what
you may be used to.
-- IE.. The engine does not start, go back to step 3,
NOTE: If the unit is hot and fails to start within 3 pulls of the
starter rope, squeeze the throttle control and pull the
starter rope until the unit starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1, Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling,
2, Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 2),
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