Pacific Hydrostar 212cc Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions - page 12
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ITEM 69734 / 69737
Checking pump Oil level
1. The Oil pump is filled with 3.75 fl-oz of SAE
10W-30 NON DETERGENT oil at the factory.
under normal conditions there is no
reason to add any oil or change the oil.
2. Turn off engine, allow it to cool and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Twist the Dipstick on the Pump Breather Plug
until the arrow on it lines up with the arrow
on the Plug and remove the Dipstick.
4. Remove the Pump Breather Plug from the Pump.
5.
Clear oil
fill hole
Figure B
Look into the hole in the pump housing. If a metal
wheel can be seen extending into the hole,
SLOWLY pull the starter rope until the
hole appears clear, as shown above.
6.
Fill with oil
to here
tOO lOW
tOO hiGh
Figure C
Wipe the Dipstick off with a clean, dry cloth. Insert
the Dipstick into the pump housing and remove it.
The oil level should be at least to the lower (L) notch
on the dipstick, but not above the upper (H) notch.
Add SAE 10W-30 NON-DETERGENT oil as needed.
7. Thread the Pump Breather Plug back into the pump.
8. Align the arrow on the Dipstick with the arrow
on the Plug, insert it, and twist it to secure.
9. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
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.
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