Power Stroke PS8C3152 Manuel D'utilisation page 13

ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 10.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing. You must add
lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
NOTICE:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant
will result in engine failure.
To add engine lubricant:
 Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter-clockwise.
 Before first use, pour all but 2 oz. of the provided lubricant
into the engine through the oil fill hole. Check and add
additional lubricant as needed until the level reaches the
upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick. Do not
overfill.
 Replace the oil cap/dipstick and securely tighten.
To check engine lubricant level:
 Set pressure washer on a flat surface. Do not tilt.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counterclockwise.
 Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
 Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
 If level is low, add 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or
SAE 10W30) until the level reaches the upper portion of
the hatched area on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
 Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ex-
cessive smoke and engine damage.
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a viola-
tion of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
OPERATION
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 11.
DANGER:
Risk of fire and serious burns: Never remove fuel cap
when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit
to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from igni-
tion sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while
adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove fuel
cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface and
only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the unit
cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel. After fu-
eling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
Move at least 10 m (30 ft) from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or lines
are a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If
you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the
product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could
cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. Do not mix fuel and lu-
bricant together.
 Move the fuel valve to the CLOSED position.
 Mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline according to fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's directions.
 Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
 Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour
gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately 4 cm
(1.5 in) below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
 Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
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