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EN@ NE INF@RMATMON
A= FU_L,gNG YOUR UNI;T (See "Specifications, page 2, for location of Fuel Cap.)
1. FUEL MIXTURE
o Your unit is powered by a 2-cycle engine which
requires a fuel mixture of regular, unleaded
gasoline and a high quality engine oil specially
made for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines, The inter-
nal design ofthe2-cycle enginerequireslubrication
ofmoving parts Lubricationisprovidedwhen you
use the recommended mixtureof gasolineand oil.
• Gasoline must be clean and not over two
months old. After a short periodoftime, gasoline
begins tochemicallybreak down and willform com-
pounds that cancause hard starting and damage in
2-cycle engines
o The correct measure of gasolinetoeilisveryim-
portant. Toomuch oil will foul the spark plug. Toolit-
tle oilwill cause the engine tooverheat and freeze up
• Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container
since gasoline and oildo notreadily combine. Donot
try to mix fuel directly in the fuel tank
4. DO NOT USE:
° BIA OIL (Boating Institute of America) --
-- Does not have proper additives for air-cooled,
2_cycle engines and could cause damage
o AUTOMOTIVE OIL --
--Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle
engines and could cause damage
• GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL
(High Test, Premium or Gasohol) --
--Stiffens critical carburetor fuel metering
eler_ents and causes engine damage from
overheating
--Increases vapor lock (causes hard starting)
-- Attracts water causing corrosion damage
2_
1 GALLON
REGULAR
UNLF_DED _-
USE THE FOLLOWING:
-- OR-- _
3. HOW TO MIX FUEL
a Pour one-half of the gasoline into an approved
marked container. Do not try to mix fuel directly
in the h_el tank.
b Add entire measure of 2-cycle Engine OiL
c. Mix.
d. Add remainder of gasoline.
e Mix thoroughly for one mim,te.
5. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
a, Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
b Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
There should be no smoking, open flames or
work that can cause sparks.
c Use an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
d Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area. Store fuel
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Gasoline
vaporsare harmful to your health and can cause
serious hazards,such as explosionand fire Use a
funnel or spout when pouring fuel
e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the
engine.
f. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel
and fueling site before starting the engine.
B, PRE-OPERATBON CHECKS
Before operating your unit, always:
t. _- CHECK OVER SAFETY RULES AND PRECAU-
TIONS in this Operator's Manual Make certain you
completely understand and follow each one
2. ,-- CHECK THE AIR FILTER.
Clean thefilter before operating the unit, See Figure15.
3. v" CHECK THE UNIT FOR lOOSE BOLTS, NUTS,
OR FITTINGS.
Tighten, repair or replace parts as necessary. Use
only genuine replacement parts;
4. v" CHECK THE FUEL TANK.
Fill with a clean, fresh fuel mixture according to
instructions in fuel mixture section
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