Efco ARTIK 56 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 37

designation on the container. SAE 5W-30 is
recommended for winter use.
The recommended operating range of this
engine is –30 °C to 5 °C.
CAUTION: Using nondetergent oil or
2-stroke engine oil could shorten the
engine's service life.
Fuel
WARNING
- Gasoline is a highly flammable fuel;
observe extreme caution during use. Do
not smoke or bring any fire or flame near
the fuel or the machine.
- Gasoline and gasoline fumes can cause
serious injury when inhaled or allowed to
come in contact with the skin. For this
reason observe caution when handling
fuel and make sure there is adequate
ventilation.
- Pay attention to the risk of poisoning from
carbon monoxide, an odourless, toxic and
lethal gas.
- Handle fuel outdoors where there are no
sparks or flames.
- Select bare ground, stop the engine, and
allow to cool before refuelling.
- Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an
oil/petrol mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water
in the fuel tank.
- Avoid dripping petrol onto plastic parts to
prevent them being damaged. In the event of
accidental spillages, rinse immediately with
water. The warranty does not cover for
damage to plastic parts of the bodywork or
the engine caused by petrol.
- Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and
to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
- Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
- Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and
inspect the gasket.
- Tighten fuel cap securely after refuelling. Unit
vibration can cause an improperly tightened
fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill
quantities of fuel.
- Wipe spilled fuel from the unit and allow
remaining fuel to evaporate. Move 3 m away
from refuelling site before starting engine.
- Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under
any circumstances.
- Never place the machine in an area with
combustible materials such as dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc.
- Never take the cap off the tank when the
engine is running.
- Take care not to get fuel on your clothing. If
you have spilled fuel on yourself or your
clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part
of your body that has come in contact with
fuel. Use soap and water.
- Do not expose the fuel tank to direct sunlight.
- Store and transport fuel in a clean container
approved for petrol.
- Store fuel in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
- Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapours cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
- Keep fuel out of reach of children.
- Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
WARNING
- Refuelling should be carried out in an
open and well-ventilated area with the
engine off. Always remember that petrol
fumes are inflammable. DO NOT USE A
NAKED FLAME TO LOOK INSIDE THE TANK
AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN REFUELLING.
- Check for fuel leaks, if any are found,
correct before use. Contact an authorised
service workshop if necessary.
This product is powered by a 4-cycle engine.
RECOMMENDED FUEL: THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED
TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED GASOLINE INTENDED
FOR AUTOMOTIVE USE WITH AN OCTANE RATING
OF 89 ([R + M] / 2) OR HIGHER.
After having removed the fuel cap (B, Fig.29)
refuel using a funnel, but do not completely fill
the tank. The tank's capacity is about 3 litres (56
- 56 EL) - 4 litres (62-70 ELD) - 5,5 litres (72 ELDT).
Adjusting the clearance height (Fig.30)
Warning! Danger injury – Adjust the
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