Walk Around Inspection; Checking Amount Of Fuel And Refueling - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

DAILY CHECK

1. Walk around inspection

Look around and under the vehicle for such items as
loose bolts, trash build-up, oil or coolant leaks, broken
or worn parts.
2. Checking amount of fuel and
refueling
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Handle fuel carefully. If the engine is running,
do not fill the fuel tank. If engine is hot, let
engine cool several minutes before adding fuel.
• Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank or
servicing the fuel system.
• Fill fuel tank only to bottom of filler neck. Do not
fill completely full. The empty space in the tank
allows gasoline to expand, when it heats up.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
when the fuel tank is hot.
(1) Fuel tank cap
(2) Fuel tank filler neck
(3) Empty space
(4) Max. fuel level
Check the fuel level. Be sure to never run the vehicle
out of fuel.
RTV520
(C) Clearance (Fuel level is un-
der the filler neck lower
side.)
Fuel tank capacity
IMPORTANT :
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating index of 87 or higher may be used.
• Do not use stale fuel.
• Fill fuel tank at the end of daily operation to
prevent condensation in the fuel tank.
NOTE :
• Use fuel within approximately 30 days after
purchase to avoid deterioration in fuel quality,
or add fuel stabilizer to keep fuel fresh and
stabilized.
• Fuel blend differs from season to season for the
best seasonal engine performance. To prevent
engine performance troubles such as vapor
lock or hard starting, use fuel within the season
in which the fuel is purchased.
• Infrequent use of the engine during a season
can make fuel stale in the fuel tank of the
machine. Stale fuel condition can cause engine
performance troubles by varnish and plugged
engine components.
• Seal the fuel storage container tightly and store
it out of sunlight and heat to prevent fuel
degradation.
• Condensation in the fuel tank may occur
because of various operating or environmental
conditions. To reduce condensation and avoid
affecting machine operation, fill the fuel tank at
the end of daily operation and store fuel in the
plastic container.
• Use only an approved fuel container. Use only
nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved
by the Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for testing and materials
(ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic
and has no screen or filter.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow the engine to cool
before refueling.
• Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the
machine indoors. Move the machine outdoors
and provide adequate ventilation.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel
is spilled on clothing,
immediately. If fuel is spilled near machine, do
not attempt to start the engine but move the
PERIODIC SERVICE
19.2 L (5.1 U.S. gals.)
change clothing
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