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In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of fuel.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark
which can ignite the fuel vapors. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Always place fuel containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may
insulate the container and slow the loss of
any static charge.
• When practical, remove equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a
portable container, rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
• If a fuel dispenser nozzle must be used, keep
the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Note: If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use. This
will minimize possible buildup of condensation inside
the fuel tank.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Using a clean rag, clean the area around the fuel
tank cap.
3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank (Figure 26).
1. Fuel tank cap
4. Fill the tank to about 1 inch (25 mm) below the
top of the tank (bottom of the filler neck). Do not
overfill.
5. Install the fuel tank cap tightly.
6. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled to prevent a
fire hazard.
Checking the Cooling System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Clean debris off of the screen, oil cooler, and front
of the radiator daily and more often if conditions are
extremely dusty and dirty. Refer to Removing Debris
from the Cooling System.
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution
of water and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze.
Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank at the
beginning of each day before starting the engine. The
capacity of the cooling system is 5.25 quarts (5 l).
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Figure 26
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