Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Adding Fuel
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Fuel tank capacity: 18.9 L (5 US gallons)
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Recommended Fuel:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30
days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
– Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by
volume is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not
the same. Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by
volume is not approved for use. Never use gasoline
that contains more than 10% ethanol by volume,
such as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains
20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol).
Using unapproved gasoline may cause performance
problems and/or engine damage which may not be
covered under warranty.
– Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is
used.
– Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important: Do not use fuel additives other than a
fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers
with an alcohol base, such as ethanol, methanol, or
isopropanol.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline 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 gasoline
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 6 to 13
mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark which
can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline 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 gas-powered 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 gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• If a gasoline 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.
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