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Adding Fuel
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an cetane
rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
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Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol
(gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15%
ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use.
Never use gasoline that contains more than
10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains
15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85
(contains up to 85% ethanol). Using unapproved
gasoline may cause performance problems and/or
engine damage which may not be covered under
warranty.
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep
the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the
fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
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.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel-tank capacity: 25 L (6.5 US gallons).
1.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap.
2.
Remove the fuel-tank cap
(Figure
13).
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Figure 13
1. Fuel-tank cap
3.
Fill the tank to approximately 25 mm (1 inch)
below the bottom of the filler neck, and install
the cap.
Note:
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
4.
Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard.
Breaking in a New Machine
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Perform
the guidelines for breaking in a new
machine.
Perform the following to provide proper performance
for the machine:
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Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to
Burnishing the Brakes (page
•
Check the fluid and engine-oil levels regularly.
Remain alert for signs that the machine or its
components are overheating.
•
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before using the machine.
Note:
Allow more time for the engine to warm up
when operating in cold temperatures.
•
Vary the machine speed during operation. Avoid
fast starts and quick stops.
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A break-in oil for the engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
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Refer to
Maintenance (page 30)
low-hour checks.
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