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7.3
ENGINE OIL
A. CHECkING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL LEvEL
The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours
of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator's
Manual furnished with this mower.
B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL
After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter,
change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours
of operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to
the Engine Operator's Manual furnished with this mower
for instructions.
C. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
After the first 20 hours of operation, replace the engine oil
filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours
of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer
to Engine Operator's Manual for instructions.
7.4
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
DANGER
To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower
to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and
refueling.
A. FILLING THE FUEL TANk
Fill the fuel tank at the beginning of each operating day. For
EPA Phase 2 (produced prior to 1/1/2011) models, fill to
within one (1) inch below the filler neck. For Low Emission
(LE) and EPA Phase 3 (produced after 1/1/2011) models,
fill to the bottom of the filler neck insert (approximately
5-1/2 gallons indicating Full (F) on the fuel gauge) at the
beginning of each operating day. See Figure 7-2. Do not
overfill. Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 87 and a maximum of 10% Ethanol.
DO NOT use E85 Fuel. Using E85 Fuel will cause severe
damage to the engine.
FUEL LEVEL
Figure 7-2.
C.A.R.B. / EPA Phase 3 Fuel Level
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
1.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
2.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
3.
Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool
before fueling.
4.
Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed
trailer.
5.
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on
a water heater or other appliances.
6.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
7.
Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and
fuel on level ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
the machine with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
9.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately and wash affected skin.
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