Starting the engine, Safety opera tion maintenance setup – Harbor Freight Tools Predator Engines 212 User Manual
Page 9
Page 9
For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
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