NOTE: The hour meter is preprogrammed for |
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the initial oil change at 25 hours and for 100 |
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hours thereafter. The hour meter is |
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programmed for the initial hydraulic oil and |
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filter change at 75 hours and for 400 hours |
| • Clean, fresh gasoline. | |||
thereafter. |
| • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 | |||
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| • Never mix oil and gasoline. | ||||
FILLING FUEL TANK |
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WARNING: AVOID INJURY. |
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Safety section before proceeding. |
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Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your |
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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: |
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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 |
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components, required to meet EPA and/or |
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the recommended level. Overfilling may |
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cause permanent damage to evaporative |
| devices are in place and all |
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emissions control system components. Filling |
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to the recommended level ensures a vapor |
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gap required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay |
| 1. Check Safety Interlock System | |||
close attention while filling the fuel tank to |
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ensure that the recommended fuel level |
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inside the tank is not exceeded. Use a |
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portable gasoline container with an |
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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 |
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filling process. |
| Follow Engine Manual Maintenance | |||
4. Replace fuel cap and tighten. |
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5. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel. |
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