Subaru 201ST User Manual

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(See Fig. 2

2

2

2

2

■ 

Stop the engine and open the cap.

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Use unleaded automotive gasoline only.

• Unleaded regular/premium or reformulated gasoline

containing no more than 10% Ethanol (E10), or 15%
MTBE may also be used.

• Never use gasoline containing ethanol exceeding

10%, or MTBE exceeding 15% because engine or
fuel system damage could result.

• Never use stale or contaminated gasoline.

• Use of these non-recommended fuels may result in

reduced performance and/or denial of warranty.

Fuel Tank Capacity

Refer to “10. SPECIFICATIONS” Page 12 or 13 for fuel tank
capacity

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Close the fuel valve before filling the fuel tank.

Explanation of Fig.3-q

q Maximum Fuel level

■ 

Do not fill above the top of the fuel filter screen (marked 

q),

or the fuel may overflow when it heats up later and expands.

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When filling the fuel tank, always use the fuel filter screen.

■ 

Reattach the fuel cap by turning clockwise until reaching

the physical stop (about one quarter turn). Do not attempt

to turn past the physical stop or the fuel cap may be

damaged.

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Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
(See Fig.2-y)

(See Fig. 2

2

2

2

2-q

q

q

q

q)

Use a reinforced-wall or wire braided hose to prevent suction
collapse.
Since the pump self-priming time is directly proportional to
hose length, a short hose is recommended.

(See Fig. 2

2

2

2

2-w

w

w

w

w)

When using a fabric hose, always use a hose band to prevent
the hose from disconnecting under high pressure.

4. CHECK FUEL (See Fig. 2-t)

3. CHECK ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 2

2

2

2

2-r

r

r

r

r)

Before checking or refilling engine oil, be sure the engine is
located on stable, level surface and stopped.

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Do not screw the oil gauge into the oil filler neck to check
oil level. If the oil level is low, refill to the upper level with
the following recommended oil.

■ 

Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil  of API service class

SE or higher grade (SG, SH or SJ is recommended).

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Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the

time of operation as shown in the table. (See Fig.2-e)

Explanation of Fig.2

2

2

2

2-r

r

r

r

r

q Oil Gauge
w Upper Level
e Lower Level

(See Fig. 2

2

2

2

2-u

u

u

u

u)

It is recommended that the water chamber of pump casing
should be primed with full of water before operating.

PKX201, PKX301, PKX201H,
PKX201ST, PKX301ST,
PKX201T, PKX210, PKX310
PKX220, PKX320, 
PKX220ST, PKX320ST

0.6 (0.16)

PKX401, PKX301T

1.1 (0.29)

PKX401T

1.2 (0.32)

PKX us_PU7368.pmd

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