Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual page 62

PERIODIC SERVICE
Check the fuel level. Take care that the fuel tank does
not become empty.
Before refueling, clean dirt, mud, debris and water from
the fuel tank cap and surrounding area to prevent them
from entering the fuel tank.
Accumulation of moisture or sediment in the fuel
system can restrict the flow of fuel and cause fuel pump
and engine damage.
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.
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
container.
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32.7 L (8.6 U.S.gals.)
• 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 & 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
machine away from the area of spillage. Avoid
creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static
electric discharge. Static electric discharge can
ignite fuel vapors in an ungrounded fuel
container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from your
vehicle before fueling.
• Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck
or the trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this
is not possible, then refuel such equipment with
a portable container, rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
the fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace the fuel tank
cap and tighten securely.
• Replace all fuel container caps securely after
use.
DAILY CHECK
change clothing
RTV-XG850