Engine Operation - Flotec N4151060 Notice D'utilisation

PUMP ENGINE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Engine Safety Precautions:
Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline can
explode. Store gasoline away from the engine. Add gasoline
to the engine only when the engine is off.
Burn hazard. Hot surface.The engine gets
very hot during operation. Do not touch the engine surfaces.
Keep children away. Allow the engine to cool before moving
it indoors.
Deadly fumes. Carbon monoxide. Never run
the engine in an enclosed space. Only use outdoors with
plenty of ventilation.
The engine is shipped without oil. It must be
filled before starting the engine.

Engine Operation

Air Filter
Gas Tank
Engine On / Off Switch
Oil Drain Plug
Oil Fill and Dipstick
Before starting the engine:
Check and Fill Oil
Fill oil by removing the fill cap / dipstick. Add oil until the
level reaches the bottom of the opening. Check the oil level
by pushing the cleaned dipstick into the oil fill opening. DO
NOT SCREW IT IN. Remove the dipstick and inspect it. Add
oil if needed. Reinstall the cap / dipstick.
Oil capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.6 liter). 10W-30 oil should be
used in normal conditions. Use 10W-40 oil if the engine is to
be run in temperatures over 90°F (32°C) .
Note that the engine has a low-oil monitoring system. If the
oil level drops too low, the system will automatically turn off
the engine.
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Add Gasoline
Fill gas tank with clean fresh gasoline. This should be
unleaded fuel that has an octane rating of 86 or higher.
Do not fill the tank to overflowing. Clean up any spilled gaso-
line before starting the engine.
Engine Choke
Fuel Valve
Open Fuel Valve
Move the fuel valve to the right to allow fuel to the engine.
Close Choke
When starting a cold engine, move the choke control to the
left (closed). As the engine warms up move it towards the
right (open). A warm engine should start with the choke
open.
Position Throttle
Move the throttle (speed control) slightly to the left.
Turn Engine Switch On
The engine switch controls the ignition. Turn it to the ON
position to start the engine. The same control is used to stop
the engine.
Pull Starter
Pull the handle on the recoil starter. Adjust throttle to desired
speed. Move the choke to the right as engine warms.
Stopping the Engine
Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to OFF.
Turn the fuel control to OFF (left).
Throttle