Echo Bear Cat 75360 2002 - Manual (Page 15)

Page 9 Bear Vac Operator’s Manual
FILLING THE TANK
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 Briggs and Honda
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, unoc-
cupied 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 maxi-
mum of 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved as a fuel for Briggs and Honda
engines. 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. 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” below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for any fuel expan-
sion. Install fuel fill cap securely and
wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Operation
Move machine to a clear, level
area outdoors before starting. Do
not operate in the vicinity of by-
standers. Make sure the chamber
is empty before starting. Also, do
not engage the bail while starting
self propelled models.
1. Reference the Briggs and Stratton
and Honda Owners Manuals.
2. Check engine oil level before start-
ing.
STARTING THE BEAR VAC
3. Place the throttle control on Honda
engines into the run or choke posi-
tion, depending upon engine tem-
perature.
4. On Briggand Stratton engines prime
the engine three times, depending
upon temperature.
5. Pull the recoil starter until the en-
gine starts. Make sure the starting
cord retracts.
STOPPING THE BEAR VAC
1. Reference the Briggs and Stratton and Honda Owners Manuals.
2. Move the throttle to the “slow” or “low” idle position.
3. Allow the engine to run at idle for 30-60 seconds; then stop the
engine by moving the throttle to the off position.
4. Allow machine to come to a complete stop.
6. Move throttle to the desired position.
7. For a Cold Engine — Gradually
return the throttle control from the
choke position to the run position
as the engine warms up.
Allow the machine to come to complete
stop before inspection or servicing.
WARNING