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Page 9For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.Vertical Engine
Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Pre-Start Checks
Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up
and starting. If any problems are found, do not use equipment until xed properly.
Checking and Filling Engine Oil
CAUTION! Your Warranty is VOID if the engine’s
crankcase is not properly lled with oil before
each use. Before each use, check the oil level.
Do not run the engine with low or no engine oil.
Running the engine with no or low engine oil
WILL permanently damage the engine.
1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
2. Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it.
Remove the Dipstick by threading it counterclockwise,
and wipe it off with a clean lint free rag.
3.
Full level
Reinsert the Dipstick without threading it in and
remove it to check the oil level. The oil level
should be up to the full level, the top of the
crosshatched area on the dipstick as shown above.
4. If the oil level is below the full level add the
appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the
correct level. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for
general use. (The SAE Viscosity Grade chart on
page 13 in the Maintenance section shows other
viscosities to use in different average temperatures.)
5. Thread the Dipstick back in clockwise.
CAUTION! Do not run the engine with too little oil.
The engine will be permanently damaged.
Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the engine is
hot from use, shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding fuel.
Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. If needed, ll the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
under the ll neck of the Fuel Tank with
87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol.
Note: Do not use gasoline that has been
stored in a metal fuel container or a dirty
fuel container. It can cause particles to
enter the carburetor, affecting engine
performance and/or causing damage.
4. Then replace the Fuel Cap.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine. To
prevent FIRE, do not start the engine while
the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP