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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Gasoline Engine: Fuel System
STORING
FUEL
•
Buy good quality,
clean fuel from a reputable
dealer.
•
Proper
fuel
storage
is critically important. Keep
all dirt, water and
other contaminants
away
from
fuel.
•
Avoid storing fuel over long periods of time. If
you have a slow turnover of fuel in windrower
tank or supply tank, add fuel
conditioner
to
avoid condensation problems.
•
Store fuel in a convenient place
away from
buildings.
REFUEWNG
WINDROWER
A
WARNING:
To
avoid personal injury
or
death from
explosion
or fire, do
not
smoke or allow
flame
or sparks near
fuel tank when
refuelling.
Never
refuel the windrower when the
engine is hot
or running.
IMPORTANT:
Do not fill tank completely; space
is required for expansion. A filled tank could
overflow if exposed to a rise
in
temperature, such
as direct sunlight.
Fill fuel tank ~ . preferably at the end
of
the
day's operation. This prevents condensation
in
the
tank as moist air cools overnight.
See
"Fuels,
Fluids and Lubricants"
for
recom-
mended
fuels.
IMPORT
ANT:
Do
not
allow
tank to
empty.
Running
out of
fuel
can cause air locks
and/or contami-
nation of the fuel system.
TANK CAPACITY is
51 U.S. gallons (193 litres).
FUEL TANK VENTING
If fuel tank cap requires replacement, be sure to
order the original equipment part, which is NOT
vented.
The fuel tank is vented by hose (A), which runs
down the right rear corner of the tank. Change
filter (8) at end of vent hose annually.
REFUEL SAFELY
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
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