Multiquip DS-Series - Manual (Page 12)

PAGE 12 — DS-SERIES DUOSCREED — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/06/01)
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DS-SERIES DUOSCREED — COMPONENTS (HONDA GX31SA ENGINE)
1 . Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch) Clean
spark plug once a week.
2 . Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions. DO NOT
touch muffler while engine is running, let engine cool before
performing any maintenance.
3 . Spark Arrester – Prevents sparks from leaving the engine
exhaust system, which could ignite flammable materials.
4 . Starter Grip – Grip this handle to start engine. See engine
starting section of this manual.
5 . Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Type of engine starting method.
6 . Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add engine oil. Engine
oil capacity is 0.11 quart (0.1 liters). Use SAE 10W-30.
7 . Fuel Tank – Holds .65 liters (approximately .172 gallon) of
unleaded gasoline.
8 . Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tighten securely.
DO NOT over fill.
9 . Priming Bulb – Used in the starting of a cold engine or an
engine that has run out of fuel. Press the priming bulb
repeatedly until fuel can be seen inside the clear plastic
bulb.
10 . Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering
the fuel system. Release latch on side of air filter
compartment to gain access to filter element.
11 . Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel mixture
for starting a cold engine.
Figure 2. HONDA GX31SA Components