Manual

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MODELAND
O.Q.M. DECAL
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK
RECOIL STARTER
FUEL
CAP
SPARK PLUG WIRE
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
AIR
GINE CONTROL
CARBURETOR
BOTTOM OF ENGINE
DRAIN PLUG
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Figure 1
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD _'_
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFE'P( ANDIOR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS, READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH
THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATFEMPTING TO OPERATING.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
FAST SLOW STOP
ENGINESWHICH ARE CERTIRED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA A'_ID ...... 4
U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are cert'd_l
tooperateonregutarunleadedgasettne,tnctudethefottowingemissionco_t
system(s): Era,TWC (ifso equipped); Do not inctudeany useredjustal_e :.
MRB
features - therefore noother adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
(_ A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.
Be sure odginal container Is marked:
A.P,I. service =SF'-"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; (PC) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)
.62 liter
(_ A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED PREMIUM, OR
REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE
ONLY. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL
(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or
grain alcohol ('Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether), may be used but requires speciat care when engine
is unused for extended periods.
See "STORAGE" instructions of Page 4.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use "stale"gasoline left over from last season orstored for
long periods.
OFF FULL
CHOKE
• _BEFORE STARTING
"_) READ ALL II_STRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIP-
_, MENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
Page 1
(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:
, IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS
BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON
DIPSTICK.
' CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENED
SECURELYINTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A, POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
O. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely.
E. Remove oil flUplug and check oil Level. If Levoiis not up to
=FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is.
POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is
checked. DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MARK ON DIP-
STICK•
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
See "MAINTENANCE" sec_zonfor any future oi_lever and oil change
instructions (see Page 2).
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SELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COM.
PLETE PARTS LISTING.
IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
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