Pre-inspection (engine) – Multiquip QP4TE User Manual
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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/10/08) PAGE 17
PRE-INSPECTION (ENGINE)
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
1.
Clean the pump, removing dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
2.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
3.
Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
4.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 4) and wipe clean.
Fuel Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO
NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
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CAUTION - Read Manual
Please read the entire maintenance section
in this manual before servicing the pump. In
addition for operator safety, please read all
safey messages at the begining of the
manual
Inspection
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3). Maximum oil
capacity is .63 quarts (.60 liters)
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be
dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke
while refueling.
Adding fuel to the tank
should be done only when the engine is
stopped and has had an opportunity to cool
down.
DO NOT attempt to refuel the pump if
the engine is
hot!
or
running
In the event of any spilled fuel,
wipe up immediately.
DO NOT attempt to start the engine
until the fuel residue has been completely wiped up, and
the area surrounding the engine is dry.
DANGER - Explosive Fuel