Dixon RAM XS6025 / 968999723, RAM XS5025BF / 968999725, RAM XS7227 / 968999724 manual Fuel Tank

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CONTROLS

8. Fuel Tank

Read the safety instructions before refueling. The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the seat. The tank capacity is 5.7 gallons (22 liters).

Make sure the fuel cap is properly tightened and the cap gasket is not damaged.

The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. See also Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. Do not use E85 alcohol based fuel. Damage to engine and components may occur.

WARNING!

Gasoline is highly flammable. Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors (see the safety instruction).

WARNING!

The engine and the exhaust system, become very hot during operation.

Risk for burns if touched.

Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two (2) minutes before refueling

WARNING!

Fill to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

When operating in temperatures below 32° F. (0° C.), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

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Fuel tank

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel the next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Contents English-4 Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Important InformationMoving sharp blades under cover Safety General OperationNever take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Roll over Protection system Rops Controls Control Locations Motion control levers FusesSteering Control Levers Parking Brake Blade SwitchThrottle Control Choke Control Ignition SwitchFuses Fuel Tank Cutting Height Adjuster Fuel Shut Off ValveSeat Adjustment Lever Hour MeterTraining OperationSteering Before Starting Starting the EnginePlace controls in neutral position Starting the engine with a weak battery To remove cables, reverse orderEnsure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch RunningOperating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Pump release valvesDaily Weekly Maintenance interval Least Hours Once MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Maintenance Before AfterDaily Weekly At MaintenanceLeast in hours Once Before After Each Year 100 300 To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Safety System Ignition SystemThrottle Cable Engine Cooling Air IntakeChoke Cable Replacing Air Filter Air Filter MaintenanceServicing Precleaner Servicing Paper ElementReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel Pump Air FilterTire Pressures BeltsDeck belt installation Deck belt removalCutting Blades Belt installationPump Belt Replacing pump beltBlade replacement Adjusting Cutting Height Adjusting the Mower DeckLeveling deck Anti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels Cleaning and WashingRemoval and installation of caster wheel HardwareLubrication Change transaxles transmission filters GeneralFront Wheel Bearings Lubricating the CablesFront Wheel Mount Deck spindleDeck outer spindle Engine OilEngine Oil Filter Changing the Engine Oil Engine Oil LevelsHydraulic Pump Purging ProceduresFluid Change Troubleshooting Problem CauseEnglish-54 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageSchematics Technical Data Ram Xs5025Productivity Ram Xs7227 Engine 7227 Accessories Torque SpecificationsUSA requirements Conformity CertificatesConformity Certificates CE requirementsService Journal Delivery ServiceAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-66 English-67 English-68 At Least Once Each Year Page Page Part No 132401 IR 11/15/07