Fuel; General Instructions; Refuelling - GEISMAR MP.12 Manual

3.4 - Fuel

3.4.1 – General instructions
The rail grinding machine four-stroke engine must
be supplied by petrol with an octane rating of at
least 90 RON. Standard unleaded petrol can be
used if it does not contain more than 10% ethanol
(E10) or 5% of methanol in volume. Oil is a
decisive factor in engine performance and service
life. 4-stroke automotive oil must be used.
Petrol:
GASOHOL and ALCOHOL are FORBIDDEN
Engine oil:
Use a 4-stroke engine oil equivalent to or
higher than engine requirements.
Petrol storage:
Petrol oxidises and deteriorates over
time. Empty the fuel tank and let the
engine run until it stops each time
before the machine stops running.
Ref. : 450100 FR
3.4.2 – Refuelling
Take care when opening the fuel canister.
Pressure can build up in the canister.
Open it with care.
Before refuelling, thoroughly clean the fuel filler
cap and its surrounding area to ensure that no
impurities can enter the tank.
Position the machine vertically so that the tank
fuel filler cap faces upwards.
Never refuel when the engine is
running or overheated.
■ Opening the fuel filler cap
Turn the cap manually as far as it will go in
➊
an anti-clockwise direction.
Remove the cap.
➋
Open the tank fuel filler cap with care so
that internal overpressure can escape
slowly, without any fuel spray.
Never open the cap with a tool, as the cap
could be damaged and fuel could escape.
Fill the tank in a properly ventilated place away
from possible ignition sources such as blow
torches, sparks, welding deposits.
To start the machine, place it more than 6m from
the filling point.
■ Closing the fuel filler cap
Present the tank fuel filler cap opposite
➊
the filling orifice.
Screw on the cap.
➋
During filling, do not spill fuel and never fill
the tank up completely.
Only introduce a quantity of fuel equal to
¾ of its maximum capacity.
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