5-3. Installing Muffler Pipe
Tools Needed: 1/2 in
5-4. Engine Prestart Checks
YStop engine and let cool.
YDo not blow exhaust toward air cleaner or air intake.
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1/2 in |
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(13 mm) | Full |
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Diesel |
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Valve Open
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and on a level surface.
Follow
Fuel
Y Do not use gasoline. Gasoline
| will damage engine. |
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| Add fresh diesel fuel before starting | |
| engine the first time (see mainte- | |
| nance label for specifications). Fill | |
| fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from top | |
| to allow room for expansion. Open | |
| fuel |
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| Do not run out of fuel or air enters fuel | |
| system and causes starting prob- | |
| lems. See engine manual to bleed air | |
| from fuel system. |
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| Oil |
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| After fueling, check oil with unit on lev- | |
| el surface. If oil is not up to full mark on | |
| dipstick, add oil (see maintenance la- | |
| bel). |
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| . Your unit may have the optional | |
| low oil pressure | shutdown |
| switch. However, some condi- | |
| tions may cause engine damage | |
| before the engine shuts down. | |
| Check oil level often and do not | |
| use the oil pressure shutdown | |
| system to monitor oil level. | |
| . To improve cold weather starting: | |
| Keep battery in good condition. | |
| Store battery in warm area. | |
Full | Use fuel formulated for cold | |
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| weather (diesel fuel can gel in | |
| cold weather). Contact local fuel | |
| supplier for fuel information. | |
| Use correct grade oil | for cold |
| weather. |
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