Predator 58169 - Operation

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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE
Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Pre-Start Checks
Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting.
If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed properly.
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.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Add fuel
stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOID.
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.
IMPORTANT: Your Warranty is VOID if the Engine’s
Fuel Tank is not filled with the proper mixture (50:1) of
stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil
before each use.
2-Stroke oil must meet either JASO M345 FD or ISO-
L-EGD requirements for air-cooled engines, synthetic.
Before each use, check the fuel level. Do not run the
Engine with an improper unleaded gasoline/2-cycle oil
mixture. Running the Engine with an improper
mixture WILL permanently damage the Engine.
1 GALLON
UNLEADED
GASOLINE
2.6 FLUID OUNCES
2-CYCLE OIL
APPROVED
CONTAINER
Fuel-Oil Mixture
3. To obtain the proper gasoline and 2-cycle oil
mixture, mix 2.6 fluid ounces of 2-cycle oil with
1 gallon of stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline
into an approved container. Then gently agitate the
container to thoroughly mix the gasoline/2-cycle oil.
4. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with the
pre-mixed unleaded gasoline/2-cycle oil mixture.
5. Then replace the Fuel Cap.
6. 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
a. Inspect the equipment and engine.
b. Fill the engine fuel tank with the proper amount and type of stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil mixture.