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Fuel Specification
Important:
Using unapproved fuel may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
Type
Minimum octane rating
Ethanol* content
Methanol content
MTBE* (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) content
Oil
*Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
•
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old),
fuel from a reputable source.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer
is used.
Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
•
Keeps fuel fresh longer when used as directed by
the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. For longer storage
it is recommended that the fuel tank be drained.
•
Cleans the engine while it runs
•
Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh fuel. To minimize the chance of
varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer
at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity: 18.9 L (5 US gallons)
Important:
Do not use fuel additives other
than a fuel stabilizer/conditioner; refer to
Stabilizer/Conditioner (page
1.
Shut the engine off.
2.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap and
remove the cap
(Figure
87 (US) or 91 (research
octane; outside the US)
No more than 10% by volume
None
Less than 15% by volume
Do not add to the fuel
Using
14).
13).
Note:
The fuel tank cap contains a gauge which
shows the fuel level.
1. Fuel gauge
3.
Add fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 6 mm
to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of
the filler neck.
Note:
This space in the tank allows fuel to
expand. Do not fill the fuel tanks completely full.
4.
Install fuel-tank cap securely
5.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page
22).
14
Figure 13
2. Fuel-tank cap
(Figure
13).
Maintenance
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