Before Operation Safety (continued)
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container operating at all times
until fueling is complete.
Performing Daily Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the Each Use/Daily procedures listed in the
Maintenance Schedule.
Fuel
Fuel Specifications
Capacity 2.0 L (0.59 US gallons)
Type Unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating 87 (US) or 91 (research octane; outside the US)
Ethanol No more than 10% by volume
Methanol None
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) Less than 15% by volume
Oil Do not add to the fuel
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel from a reputable source.
IMPORTANT
To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel as directed
by the fuel-stabilizer/conditioner manufacturer.
3460-887A Page 5–2 Operation: Before Operation