NOTE: The hour meter is preprogrammed for

 

GASOLINE

the initial oil change at 25 hours and for 100

 

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that

hours thereafter. The hour meter is

 

programmed for the initial hydraulic oil and

 

meets the following guidelines:

filter change at 75 hours and for 400 hours

 

• Clean, fresh gasoline.

thereafter.

 

• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91

 

 

 

RON). High altitude use may require a

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different octane. Consult your engine

 

 

 

manual.

 

 

 

• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol

 

 

 

(gasohol) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl

 

 

 

tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.

 

 

 

• Use of any gasoline other than those

 

 

 

approved above will void the engine

 

 

 

warranty. If the pumps are not marked

 

 

 

for the content of alcohol or ethers,

 

 

 

check ethanol and MTBE levels with

 

 

 

the fuel supplier.

 

 

 

• Do not modify the fuel system to use

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different fuels.

 

• Never mix oil and gasoline.

FILLING FUEL TANK

 

NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the

 

engine experiences starting or performance

 

 

 

problems after using a new gasoline, switch

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

 

 

to a different fuel provider or fuel brand.

 

 

IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or

Read and understand entire

 

 

Safety section before proceeding.

 

 

reformulated fuels (fuels blended with

 

 

alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

system or cause performance problems. If

 

 

Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your

 

any undesirable operating problems occur,

Engine Manual for correct type and grade of

 

use a gasoline with a lower percentage of

fuel.

 

alcohol or ether.

To add fuel to the fuel tank:

 

Fuel Stabilizer

1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to

 

Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended

prevent dust, dirt, and debris from

 

periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,

entering fuel tanks.

 

resulting in gum deposits in the system.

2. Remove fuel caps.

 

These deposits can damage the carburetor

IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for

 

and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent

correct type and grade of fuel.

 

deposits from forming in the fuel system

3. Fill fuel tank to the bottom of filler neck.

 

during storage by adding a quality fuel

See Specifications on page 33 for fuel

 

stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the

tank capacity.

 

recommended mix ratio found on the fuel

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This

 

stabilizer container.

equipment and/or its engine may include

 

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evaporative emissions control system

 

components, required to meet EPA and/or

 

 

 

CARB regulations, that will only function

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: Make sure all

 

properly when the fuel tank has been filled to

 

 

the recommended level. Overfilling may

 

hardware is tight, all safety

 

cause permanent damage to evaporative

 

devices are in place and all

 

emissions control system components. Filling

 

adjustments are made correctly.

 

to the recommended level ensures a vapor

 

 

 

gap required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay

 

1. Check Safety Interlock System

close attention while filling the fuel tank to

 

ensure that the recommended fuel level

 

If this system does not function as described

inside the tank is not exceeded. Use a

 

 

do not operate until repairs are made.

portable gasoline container with an

 

appropriately sized dispensing spout when

 

2. Check Air Cleaner

filling the tank. Do not use a funnel or other

 

Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required.

device that obstructs the view of the tank

 

filling process.

 

Follow Engine Manual Maintenance

4. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

 

Schedule.

5. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.

 

 

 

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