Inspecting The Fuel Level - Takeuchi TB1160W Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY 10 HOURS)

INSPECTING THE FUEL LEVEL

• Never jump down from the machine.
Use the steps and handrails when
climbing up and down the machine, and
always support your body at three
points with your hands and feet.
• Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
when the engine is running or still hot.
Do not spill fuel on the hot surface of
the machine.
• Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated
place.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity.
Allow room for oil expansion.
• Securely tighten the fuel filler cap.
• Use the correct grade of fuel for the
operating season.
1. Check the fuel level using the fuel gauge
(1).
F: Full
E: Empty
2. If the level is low, add fuel from the fuel
port (2) while watching the fuel gauge (1).
Refer to "Fuel filler port" on page 2-5.
5-23