Regular Maintenance

Checking / Adding Fuel

To add fuel:

1.Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 18).

2.Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube. This will

leave room in the tank for fuel expansion.

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NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations.

3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

4. Repeat same process for opposite tank.

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 18. Fill Fuel Tank

Diesel fuel is highly flammable and must be

 

 

A. Fuel Cap

handled with care. Never fill the tank when the

 

 

 

 

engine is still hot from recent operation. Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use Kerosene in place of diesel

not allow open flame, smoking or matches in

 

 

 

the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any

 

 

 

fuel or mix with diesel fuel. Kerosene will

spills.

 

 

 

 

damage the engine.

 

Reproduction

 

 

for

Consult the e gi e manufacturer’s manual

Do not drain or replace fuel filter when engine

 

 

 

for specific fuel recommendations.

is hot, as spilled fuel may ignite. Make sure the

 

 

 

 

filter drain valve is fully closed before returning

 

 

 

 

the unit to service.

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or

 

 

 

 

electrical components can cause a fire. To

 

 

 

 

help prevent possible injury, turn the ignition

 

 

 

 

switch off when changing fuel filtersNotor water

 

 

 

 

separator elements. Clean up fuel spills

 

 

 

 

immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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