Connecting The Battery; Stopping The Engine; Fuel Recommendations - Power Fist 8315517 Manuel D'utilisateur

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CONNECTING THE BATTERY

WARNING! Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery connections, as this will short circuit the battery
charging system.
NOTE: Use a 12V battery with a rating of at least 18 ampere-hours.
1. Connect the positive (+) cable to the starter solenoid terminal.
2. Connect the negative (-) cable to an engine mounting bolt or other good engine ground connection.
3. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal.
4. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal.
5. Coat terminals and cable ends with grease.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

CAUTION! Do not choke carburator to stop engine.
Stop the engine by following this procedure:
1. Move the throttle lever (D) to the MIN. position.
2. Turn the engine switch (F) to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel cock (I) to the OFF position.

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). Gasoline
with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable. The emissions
control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
CAUTION: Do not use unapproved Gasoline, such as E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on
alternate fuels. This will damage the engine components and void the engine warranty. To protect the fuel system
from gum formation, mix a fuel stabilizer into the fuel.
NOTE: If the engine is routinely operated at altitudes over 5,000 ft (1524 meters), it will be necessary to have a
qualified technician modify the engine for increased performance. Fuel should be a minimum of 85 octane/85 AKI
(89 RON) to prevent decreased performance.
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270cc OHV Gas Engine with Electric Start
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