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Starting the engine, Safety opera tion maintenance setup – Harbor Freight Tools Predator Engines 212 User Manual

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Horizontal Engines

Checking and Filling Fuel

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS

INJURY FROM FIRE:

Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area

away from ignition sources. If the engine is

hot from use, shut the engine off and wait

for it to cool before adding fuel.

Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch

under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with

87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline.

Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than

10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol.
Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a

metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can

cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting

engine performance and/or causing damage.
4. Then replace the Fuel Cap.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess

to evaporate before starting engine.

To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine

while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.

Starting the Engine

Before Starting the Engine

Before starting the engine:
a.

Follow the Set Up Instructions in the equipment manual to prepare the equipment.

b.

Inspect the equipment and engine.

c.

Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of both fuel and oil.

d.

Read the Equipment Operation section in the equipment manual.

SAFETY

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

SETUP

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