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5-3. Engine Prestart Checks
804 971-A
Full
Gasoline
1/2 in
(13 mm)
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
1 Fuel Valve
Open valve.
. Fuel valve is shown in the open
position. Always close fuel
valve after stopping unit. Mov-
ing unit with fuel valve open
may cause carburetor flooding
and make starting difficult.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting
engine the first time (see engine
manual for specifications). Fill fuel
tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from top
to allow room for expansion. Check
fuel level on a cold engine before
use each day.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on
level surface. If oil is not up to full
mark on dipstick, add oil (see en-
gine manual).
Unit stops if oil level is too low. Unit
cannot be restarted until sufficient
oil is added.
Full
1
5-4. Connecting The Battery (Electric Start Models Only)
805 052-A / 803 466
1/2 in
Tools Needed:
+
−
! Connect negative (−)
cable last.
! Turn Engine Switch to Off
(electric start models only).