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Fuel And Oil Recommendations

Fuel

Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade

gasoline.

Octane Rating

The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its

resistance to "knocking".Use a minimum of 87 octane of

the antiknock index is recommended. The antiknock

index is posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A.

NOTE: If "knocking or pinging" occurs, use a different

brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.

CAUTION: Do not mix oil with gasoline

Oxygenated Fuel

Oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added to the

gasoline. If you use the oxygenated fuel be sure it is

unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating

requirement.The following are the EPA approved

percentages of fuel oxygenates.

ETHANOL: (Ethyl or Grain Alcohol)

You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by

volume.

MTBE: (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by

volume.

METHANOL: (Methyl or Wood Alcohol) 5% by volume

You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by

volume, as long as it also contains co solvents and

corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system.

Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume

may cause starting and/or performance problems. It

may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of

your fuel system.

Engine Oil

The following engine oils are recommended:

API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.

Oil Viscosity

Choose the viscosity according to the temperature

following chart in Figure 4.

Figure 5

NOTE: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and

10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check oil level

more frequently when using them.

Figure 6

Preparation

Fuel

• Level the engine (equipment) before fueling.

• Remove the fuel tank cap.

• Slowly pour fuel into the fuel tank to bottom (B) of

the filler (A).

Do not over fill the fuel tank, fill only to bottom (B) of the

filler (A) to prevent spill out of the fuel from the tank cap.

Fuel Tank Capacity, 2.0 L (0.528 us.gal)

• Close the tank cap securely by turning it clockwise

as far as it will go.

Engine Oil

Check the engine oil level daily before starting the

engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may cause

serious damage to the engine such as seizure.

• Place the engine (equipment) on level surface.

Clean area around the oil gauge before removing it.

• Remove the oil gauge (A) and wipe it with clean

cloth.

• Pour the oil slowly to "FULL" mark on the oil gauge.

• Insert the oil gauge into the oil filler (B)WITHOUT

SCREWING IT IN.

• Remove the oil gauge to check the oil level. Level

should be between "ADD" and "FULL" marks. Do

not overfill.

• Install and tighten the oil gauge.

Engine Oil Capacity, 0.65 L (0.69 us.qt)

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely

flammable and can be explosive under certain

conditions. Do not smoke. Make sure the area

is well ventilated and free from any source of

flame or sparks; this includes any appliance

with a pilot light. Never fill the tank so the fuel

level rises into the filler neck. If the tank is

overfilled, heat may cause the fuel to expand

and overflow through the vents in the tank cap.

-20°C -10°C 0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

SAE 5W-20

SAE 10W-30/10W-40

SAE 30

SAE 40

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