Fuel And Oil Recommendations
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Fuel
SAE 40
Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade
gasoline.
SAE 30
SAE 10W-30/10W-40
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.
SAE 5W-20
Figure 5
NOTE: If "knocking or pinging" occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.
NOTE: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and
10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check oil level
more frequently when using them.
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)
Figure 6
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by
volume.
Preparation
METHANOL: (Methyl or Wood Alcohol) 5% by volume
Fuel
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.
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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.
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.
Fuel Tank Capacity, 2.0 L (0.528 us.gal)
WARNING: Gasoline is extremely
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Close the tank cap securely by turning it clockwise
as far as it will go.
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.
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.
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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.
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Engine Oil
The following engine oils are recommended:
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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.
API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Oil Viscosity
Choose the viscosity according to the temperature
following chart in Figure 5.
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Install and tighten the oil gauge.
Engine Oil Capacity, 0.65 L (0.69 us.qt)
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