Use and Care Manual

14 PREPARATION
CAUTION
The engine is shipped without engine oil.
14 PREPARATION
CAUTION
The engine is shipped without engine oil.
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STARTING
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Do not operate the unit in enclosed areas.
Provide adequate ventilation at all times.
WARNING
Engine exhaust may ignite combustible ma-
terials and cause a fire.
Keep the area around the exhaust outlet
clear. Locate the unit so that the exhaust
outlet points toward an open area and is
located at least one meter (3.3 feet) from any
obstructions.
NOTE
○
Be aware of the following in order to start the en-
gine easily in cold weather.
○
Use proper oil for expected temperature (See
“FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS” chap-
ter).
Use fresh gasoline.
Protect the engine or the e quipment from direct
exposure to weather when not in operation.
NOTE
○
Follow the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers.
•
Before starting the engine, disconnect all possible
external loads.
Open the fuel valve (A) on the equipment.
Move throttle lever on dash to half throttle position.
Use full choke when the engine is cold, but in hot
weather or when the engine is already w arm, use
half choke or leave the choke fully open.
Put the switch key into the engine switch.
Turn the switch key to the START position on the
equipment. Usually engine will start within 3 sec-
onds.
CAUTION
Do not run the electric starter continuously
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge quickly. If the engine
does not start right away, wait 15 seconds
and try again.
NOTE
○
When the engine is very warm, or when the engine
does not start immediately, DO NOT keep trying
to start it with the choke closed as this will cause
flooding and make starting more difficult.
○
Instead, fully open the choke and start the engine.
PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
Fuel
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
Before refueling, turn the engine switch to
“OFF” position. Do not smoke. Make sure
the area is well ventilated and free from any
source of flame or sparks, including any ap-
pliances with a pilot lamp.
Never fill tank so that fuel level rises into
the filler neck. If tank is overfilled, heat may
cause fuel to expand and overflow through
vents in tank cap.
After refueling make sure tank cap is se-
curely closed.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil daily before starting the en-
gine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may cause
serious damage to the engine such as seizure.
•
Place the engine on level surface. Clean area
around the oil gauge before removing it.
•
Remove the oil gauge (A) and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
•
Pour the oil slowly to “FULL” mark on the oil gauge.
•
Insert the oil gauge into tube (B) WITHOUT
SCREWING IT IN.
•
Remove the oil gauge (A) to check the oil level.
The level should be between “ADD” and “FULL”
marks. Do not overfill.
•
Install and tighten the oil gauge (A).
CAUTION
Do not fill above the “FULL” mark. Excess
oil will cause a smoking condition, and may
cause the engine to overheat.
Engine Oil Capacity
1.8 L (1.9 US·qt)
[when oil filter is not removed]
FS651V
FS691V
FS730V
2.1 L (2.2 US·qt)
[when oil filter is removed]
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