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Fueling
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive
under certain conditions.
Always turn the engine switch (K) to off before
refueling.
Refuel in a well–ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area
where the engine is refueled or where the gasoline
is stored.
Do not overfill the tank. Make sure the gas fill cap
(L) is securely closed after refueling.
Be careful not to spill fuel when fueling. Fuel vapor
or spilled fuel can ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make
sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
1. Fuel specifications. Use automotive gasoline
with a pump octane number [(R + M)/2] of 86 or
higher, or a research octane number of 91 or
higher. Unleaded fuel minimizes the combustion
chamber deposits.
2. Gasolines containing alcohol (gasohol). Do not
use gasohol which contains methanol, if the gaso-
hol does not contain cosolvents and corrosion
inhibitors for methanol. Even if it does contain such
additives, do not use the gasohol if it contains
more than 5% methanol.
NOTE: The HONDA engine warranty does not cover
the damage resulting from the use of gasolines con-
taining alcohol. See the HONDA engine manual for
more information.
3. General. Do not use any oil and gasoline mixtures
or contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting any dirt,
dust or water in the fuel tank.
4. Tank Capacity. 0.95 gallons (3.6 liter). Always
leave at least 1/2 in. at the top of the tank for
expansion.
5. Shut off the engine before refueling.
6. After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.
Startup
Before You Start the Sprayer
1. See Flushing on page 11 to determine if you
should flush the sprayer.
2. Be sure the gas tank is full.
3. Check the engine oil level.
NOTE: The engine stops automatically, or will not
start, if it is low on oil. Refer to the oil fill procedure in
the Honda engine manual or to step 4, page 6.
4. Be sure the spark plug cable is firmly pushed
onto the plug.
Starting the Sprayer
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 1 as you start the sprayer.
1. When starting a sprayer that IS NOT PRIMED,
remove the spray tip.
2. If a secondary hose and gun is not installed,
be sure the cap is securely plugging the secondary
outlet fitting.
3. Place the suction tube into the paint, water or
solvent container, depending on whether you are
flushing or are ready to spray.
4. Open the black fuel shutoff lever by pushing it in
the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION
Never try to start the engine unless fluid pressure is
relieved and the pressure control switch is OFF.
Trying to start the engine when it is pressurized
could damage the recoil system.
5. Turn the pressure control switch to OFF.
6. To start the engine:
a. Turn the pressure adjusting knob all the way
counterclockwise to the lowest pressure set-
ting.
b. Slide the metal throttle lever away from the
fuel tank to maximum position (fully left).
c. If the engine is cold, close the choke by mov-
ing the gray lever.
d. If the engine is warm, close the choke by
moving the gray lever only half way or not at
all.
e. Turn the engine switch to ON.