Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Petrol and Oil
Use unleaded petrol suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum).
In certain conditions, petrol is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from petrol can burn you and others and can damage property.
•Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when the engine is cold. Wipe up any petrol that spills.
•Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add petrol to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows the petrol to expand.
•Never smoke when handling petrol, and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the petrol fumes.
•Store petrol in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children.
•Never buy more than a
•Always place petrol containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
•Do not fill petrol containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
•When practical, remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground.
•If this is not possible, refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container, not from a petrol dispenser nozzle.
•If you must use a petrol dispenser, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to provide the following benefits:
•It keeps petrol fresh during storage for up to 90 days. For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.
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