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DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Before removing the fuel tank cap, make sure
the vehicle is positioned on a level surface. Open
fuel tank cap slowly.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 25
mm (1 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark which
can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline 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 gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap (Figure 15).
1. Fuel tank cap
3. Fill the tank to about one inch below the top of the
tank, (bottom of the filler neck), then install the cap.
Do not overfill.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled to prevent a
fire hazard.
Checking the Cooling System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Cooling system capacity: 3.7 l (4 qt)
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water
and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and cause
burns.
• Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is running.
• Allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes
or until the radiator cap is cool enough to
touch without burning your hand.
• Use a rag when opening the radiator cap,
and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
2. Check the coolant level inside the reserve tank. The
coolant should be up to the bottom of the filler neck
when the engine is cold.
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Figure 15
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