Engine Fuel System - Scag Power Equipment V-TIDE II SVRII-32A-16FX Operator's Manual

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DANGER
To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to
cool before changing the oil and removing the
filter.

7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM

DANGER
To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower
to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and
refueling.
A. FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck insert
(approximately 5 gallons for 32" models, 7 gallons for 36"
models or 8 gallons for all other models indicating Full
(F) on the fuel gauge) at the beginning of each operating
day. See Figure 7-5. Do not overfill. Use clean, fresh
unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and
a maximum of 10% Ethanol.
DO NOT use E85 Fuel. Using E85 Fuel will cause severe
damage to the engine.
Figure 7-5. C.A.R.B. / EPA Phase 3 Fuel Level
FILLER NECK
1/2 .
INSERT
. .
1/4 3/4
. .
E F
FUEL LEVEL
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool
before fueling.
4. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed
trailer.
5. 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 appliances.
6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
7. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and
fuel on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
the machine with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately and wash affected skin.
10. Replace gas cap and tighten the fuel cap until it
ratchets.
B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
ELEMENTS
The engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 500
hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first. See
Figure 7-6.
1. Close the shutoff valve. Locate the fuel filter and
remove the two clamps securing the fuel filter to the
fuel hose. Remove the fuel filter.
2. Install a new fuel filter. Be sure it is installed in the
proper direction. Secure to the fuel hose using the
two clamps.
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