Gas Engine Air Filter; Fuel; Fuel System - Jacobsen Groom Master II 88009 Parts & Maintenance Manual

4 MAINTENANCE
4.5

GAS ENGINE AIR FILTER ___________________________________________________

1. Remove and service the foam pre-cleaner every 25
hours. Replace if dirty or damaged.
To service pre-cleaner, wash in a liquid detergent and
water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate in clean
engine oil and squeeze out excess oil in a clean,
absorbent cloth.
2. Replace the air cleaner cartridge every 100 hours,
more often when operating in dusty conditions.
Note: Do not use petroleum solvents such as kerosene
to clean cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean
cartridge.
See the engine manufacturer's Owners's Manual for
detailed service information.
4.6

FUEL ____________________________________________________________________

Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an
approved container, the spout must fit inside the fuel filler
neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel.
!
WARNING
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or add fuel,
when the engine is running or while the engine is hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain the
fuel tank indoors.
Do not spill fuel and clean spilled fuel immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an open flame
or any device that may create sparks and ignite the fuel
or fuel vapors.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap securely.
4.7

FUEL SYSTEM ____________________________________________________________

Refer to Section 5 for specific maintenance intervals.
Before replacing any filter, thoroughly clean the filter
housing and the area around the filter. Dirt must not be
allowed to enter into fuel system.
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• Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (25 mm) of the bottom of
the filler neck.
• Store fuel according to local, state or federal ordinances
and recommendations from your fuel supplier.
• Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
• Check fuel lines and clamps every 50 hours. Replace fuel
lines and clamps at the first sign of damage.
Diesel Engine:
• Use clean, fresh, #2 Diesel fuel. Minimum Cetane rating
45. Refer to Engine Manual for additional information.
Gas Engine:
• Use clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline
minimum 85 Octane.
• Do not use hi-test gasoline or an oil-gasoline mixture.
When using blended fuel, do not use a blend with more
than 10% ethanol. Under no circumstances should you
use a blend with methanol.
For diesel engines, turn the key switch to the ON position to
start the fuel pump, and bleed the fuel system if the fuel filter
and lines have been removed, or the fuel tank has become
empty. See Engine Manual.
Figure 4D