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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.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
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Keeps fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less;
for longer storage, drain the fuel tank
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Cleans the engine while it runs
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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 correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the fuel.
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: 25 L (6.5 US gallons).
1.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap.
2.
Remove the fuel-tank cap
(Figure
20).
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Figure 20
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
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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.
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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 31)
low-hour checks.
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