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Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Fuel Specification
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel with ultra low (<15
ppm) or low (<1000 ppm) sulfur content. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
Important:
If you use high-sulfur diesel fuel
(sulfur content 0.50 % (5000 ppm) to 1.0 % (10000
ppm), change the engine oil and oil filter every 75
hours.
Use summer-grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at
temperatures above -7°C (20°F) and winter-grade
(No. 1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend) below that
temperature. Using winter-grade fuel at lower
temperatures provides a lower flash point and cold
flow characteristics, which eases starting and reduces
plugging of the fuel filter.
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F)
contributes toward longer fuel pump life and increased
power compared to winter-grade fuel.
Biodiesel
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel
of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The
petrodiesel portion should be low or ultra low sulfur.
Observe the following precautions:
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The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet
specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM
D975 or EN590.
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Biodiesel blends may damage painted surfaces.
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Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends
in cold weather.
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Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel
as they may degrade over time.
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The fuel filter may plug up for a period after
converting to biodiesel blends.
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Contact a distributor for more information on
biodiesel blended fuel.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 28 L (7.5 US
gallons)
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
44).
1. Fuel-tank cap
3.
Remove the fuel-tank cap.
4.
Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Note:
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
5.
Install the cap.
6.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page
39).
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Figure 44
Maintenance
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