Echo Bear Cat 73554 - Manual (Page 23)

Page 20 Bearcat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
STARTING TOWABLE MODELS (FILLING THE TANK)
Section
4
Operation
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Fuel Type:
For best results use only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker
octane rating of 87 or higher. In coun-
tries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
Purchase gasoline in small quantities
and store in clean, approved contain-
ers. A container with a capacity of 2
gallons or less with a pouring spout is
recommended. Such a container is
easier to handle and helps eliminate
spillage during refueling. DO NOT
MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
Gasoline Alcohol blends
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded gasoline by volume) is ap-
proved as a fuel for Kohler engines.
Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not
approved.
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and its vapors are explosive. To
prevent personal injury or prop-
erty damage:
Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, un-
occupied buildings, away from
sparks or flames. Do not fill the
fuel tank while the engine is hot or
running, since spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot
parts or sparks from ignition. Do
not start the engine near spilled
fuel. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
Gasoline Ether blends
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
and unleaded gasoline blends (up to
a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume)
are approved as a fuel for Kohler en-
gines. Other gasoline/ether blends are
not approved.
To Add Gasoline.
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to
stop moving, and disconnect spark
plug wire. Remove Key/Tool from key
switch. Allow the engine and muffler
to cool for at least three minutes.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap and
remove cap.
3. Using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank
to 1/2-inch below bottom of filler neck
to provide space for any fuel expan-
sion. Install fuel fill cap securely and
wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Move machine to a clear, level area
outdoors before starting. Do not
operate in the vicinity of bystand-
ers. Make sure cutting chamber is
empty before starting.
1. Check engine oil level before start-
ing.
2. Place the throttle control midway
between the “slow” and “fast” posi-
tions. Place the choke control into the
“on” position.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Start the engine by activating the
key switch. Release the switch as
soon as the engine starts.
STARTING TOWABLE MODELS
5. Move throttle to full position.
6. Slowly release the foot pedal to en-
gage the chipper shredder.
NOTE:
Do not crank the engine continuously
for more than 10 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool down period between
starting attempts. Failure to follow
these guidelines can burn out, or per-
manently damage, the starter motor.
NOTE:
Upon start up, a metallic ticking may
occur. This is caused by the hydrau-
lic lifter Ieakdown during storage. Run
the engine for 5 minutes. The noise
will normally cease in the first minute.
If noise continues, run the engine at
mid-throttle for 20 minutes. If noise per-
sists, take the engine to your local
authorized Kohler Engine Service
Dealer.
If the engine develops sufficient speed
to disengage the starter but does not
keep running (a false start), the en-
gine rotation must be allowed to come
to a complete stop before attempting
to restart the engine. If the starter is
engaged while the flywheel is rotating,
the starter pinion and flywheel ring
gear may clash resulting in damage
to the starter.