Engine check before starting
1. Oil level check
Insert dipstick in oil filter neck, but without screwing in. If oil level is low, fill to the top of the oil filter neck with
Fuchs Titan Unic 10W40 MC oil.
ATTENTION!
Place machine in horizontal position before checking engine oil level.
2. Air filter system
Check to see that the air filter inserts and the cyclone housing are clean and undamaged. Clean and replace
inserts if necessary.
3. Fuel
Use any regular grade automotive gasoline (unleaded gasoline is preferred) with a pump octane rating of
86 or higher.
Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline: Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank.
Caution: Gasoline substitutes are not recommended, they may be harmful to the fuel system compo-
nents.
Starting the engine
ATTENTION!
The cutting disc should not be permitted to be contact with the ground.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
2. Move the choke lever to the CLOSE position.
Note: If the engine is warm or the air temperature is high, move the control lever away from the Choke
postion as soon as the engine starts.
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