Echo Bear Cat 75111 - Manual (Page 15)

Page 9 Bear Vac Pro Operator’s Manual
FILLING THE TANK
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Fuel Type:
For best results use only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker
octane rating of 87 or higher. In coun-
tries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
Purchase gasoline in small quantities
and store in clean, approved contain-
ers. A container with a capacity of 2
gallons or less with a pouring spout is
recommended. Such a container is
easier to handle and helps eliminate
spillage during refueling. DO NOT MIX
OIL WITH GASOLINE.
Gasoline Alcohol blends
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded gasoline by volume) is ap-
proved as a fuel for Honda engines.
Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not
approved.
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and its vapors are explosive. To
prevent personal injury or prop-
erty damage:
Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoc-
cupied buildings, away from sparks
or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank
while the engine is hot or running,
since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Do not start
the engine near spilled fuel. Never
use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
Gasoline Ether blends
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maxi-
mum of 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved as a fuel for Honda engines.
Other gasoline/ether blends are not
approved.
To Add Gasoline.
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, then disconnect the spark
plug wire. Allow the engine and muf-
fler to cool for at least three min-
utes.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap and
remove cap.
3. Using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to
1/2” below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for any fuel expan-
sion. Install fuel fill cap securely and
wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Operation
Move machine to a clear, level
area outdoors before starting. Do
not operate in the vicinity of by-
standers. Make sure the chamber
is empty before starting. Also, do
not engage the bail while starting
self propelled models.
1. Reference the Honda Owners
Manual.
2. Check engine oil level before start-
ing. Do not overfill or underfill oil. The
Honda engine is equipped with an
oil level sensor and will not allow the
engine to start in either scenario.
STARTING THE BEAR
VAC PRO 3. Place the throttle control on Honda
engines into the run or choke posi-
tion, depending upon engine tem-
perature.
4. Pull the recoil starter until the en-
gine starts. Make sure the starting
cord retracts.
5. On electric models turn the ignition
key to the right to engage starter.
Do not engage starter for long peri-
ods.
6. Move throttle to the desired position.
7. For a Cold Engine — Gradually
return the throttle control from the
STOPPING THE BEAR VAC PRO
1. Reference the Honda Owner Manual.
2. Move the throttle to the “slow” or “low” idle position.
3. Allow the engine to run at idle for 30-60 seconds; then stop the engine by
moving the throttle to the off position.
4. Allow machine to come to a complete stop.
Allow the machine to come to
complete stop before inspection
or servicing.
WARNING
Fig. #6, electric start key switch
choke position to the run position
as the engine warms up.