ESS GPS-5 - Engine

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ESS GPS-5 OWNER’S MANUAL
REFERENCE SECTION
Engine
The GPS-5™ uses a 6.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine
to power the air compressor. Before each spray operation, the gas and
oil levels should be checked. Use lead-free gasoline and 10W-30 de-
tergent oil. Follow the Maintenance Schedule on page 9 for periodic
engine maintenance procedures.
To start engine:
1. Turn ON.
2. Set the Engine Choke control to Choke (to the far right).
2. Set the Throttle Speed control to Fast (to the far right;
indicated by a rabbit icon.).
3. Pull the starter cord.
4. After the engine engages, move the Engine Choke control to
run (far left).
To stop engine:
1. Move Throttle Speed control towards the turtle icon (slow)
at the left.
2. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF.
Note: Do not use choke to stop engine, as a backre or engine damage
may result.
Manifold & Shield
CAUTION HOT
Gasoline ll cap
Oil ll/Oil check
(visible from
other side)
Engine Choke
control
Pull cord
Throttle
Speed control
ON/OFF switch
Oil drain