4.
Check the.englne
oil
level. Refer to
the Honda engine manual, supplied.
This is a summary of the information:
Remove one of the oil fill plugs; the oil
should be almost overflowing.
See
Fig
9-1. Add
oil
as necessaty.
high-quality, detergent oil, SAE
Recommended lubrication oil:
Use
a
SE or
SF",
for regular
use
and
for
1OW-40, classified
"FOR
SERViCE
breaking-in a new engine.
5.
Be sure your system
Is
properly
and follow
the
warning section, FIRE
grounded before operatlng
It.
Read
OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD, page
3.
6.
Fill the gas tank.
See
the FUELING
section, below.
7.
Flush the
pump
to remove the light-
weight oil which was left
in
the pump
to protect it from rust. Refer to the
FLUSHING GUIDELINES, page 12.
8.
Prepare the palnt according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
formed. Stir the paint
to
mix pigments.
Remove any skin that may have
9.
Straln the paint through a fine nylon
mesh bag (available at most paint
dealers) to remove partlcles that could
clog the filter or spray tip. This is prob-
ably the most important step toward
trouble-free spraying.
10. Keep the sprayer uprlght and level
during operation and whenever it is
being moved. Readthe last CAUTION
on page 10.
'
OIL
FILL
PLUG
Flg
9-1
Gasoline is extremelyflarnmableand explosiveun-
WARNING
der certain conditions. To reduce the risk of a fire or
explosion:
0
Always shut
off
the engine before refueling.
0
Refuel
in
a well-ventilated area.
0
Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks
in
the
area where the engine is refueled or where the
gasoline
Is
stored.
0
Do not overfill the tank. Make
sure
the filler cap
Is
securely closed after refueling.
0
Becarefulnottospilifueiwhenfueling.Fuelva-
por or spilled fuel can ignite. If any fuel is
spilled, make sure the area is dry before start-
ing the engine.
1. Fuel specifications. Use automotive gasoline with a
pump octane number of
86
or higher. If the engine
knocks or pings,
use
a higher octaine gasoline.
Un-
leadedfuel minimizes
combustionchamberdeposits.
2.
Gasollnes contalnlng alcohol (gasohol).
Do
not
use
gasohol which contains methanol, if the gasohol
does
not contain cosoivents and corrosion inhibitors for
methanol. Evenif
itdoescontainsuchadditives,
donot'
use
the gasohol if it contains more than
5%
methanol.
NOTE
The
HONDA engine warranty does not cover
taining alcohol. See the HONDA engine manual
damage resulting from the
use
of gasolines con-
for more information.
3.
General. Do not
use
oil and gasoiine mixtures orcon-
taminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust
or
water
in
the
fuel
tank.
4. Tank Capacity.
0.66
gallons (2.5 liter). Always leave
at least 1/2 in. at the top of the tank for expansion.
5.
Shut
off
the englne before refuellng.
6.
After refueling, tlghten the fuel tank cap firmly.
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