Engine Fuel System - Scag Power Equipment Patriot SPZ52H-22FX Operator's Manual

Section 7
ENGINE OIL FILL
& DIPSTICK
Figure 7-5. Oil Fill / Dipstick, Oil Filter

7.4 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 to the bottom of the filler neck insert (approximately
6-1/2 gallons on SPZ52/61 indicating Full (F) on the fuel
gauge) at the beginning of each operating day. See Figure
7-6. 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.
ENGINE OIL
FILTER
1/2 .
. .
1/4 3/4
. .
E F
Figure 7-6. C.A.R.B. / EPA Phase 3 Fuel Level
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
1. Use only an approved gasoline container.
2. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool
before fueling.
3. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed
trailer.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and
fuel on level ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
the machine with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
7. 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.
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FILLER NECK
INSERT
FUEL LEVEL
R