Engine Fuel System; Engine Air Cleaner - Scag Power Equipment Cheetah SCZ61V-29FX Operator's Manual

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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 TANkS
Fill the fuel tanks at the beginning of each operating day
to within one (1) inch below the filler neck. 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.
To avoid personal injury or proper ty damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool
before fueling.
4. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed
trailer.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and
fuel on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
the machine with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8. 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.
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately and wash affected skin.
10. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
ELEMENTS
The engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 500
hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first. See
Figure 7-6.
1. Close the shut-off valve.
2. Remove and replace the engine fuel filter. Open the
fuel shut-off valve.
FUEL
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Figure 7-6.
7.6

ENGINE AIR CLEANER

A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR
CLEANER ELEMENT
For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates
the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air
cleaner element after every 100 hours of operation or
bi-weekly, whichever occurs first and replace the element
if required.
In extremely dusty conditions it may be necessary
to check the element once or twice daily to prevent
engine damage.
1. Release the two latches securing the air cleaner
cover to the air cleaner assembly and remove the
cover. Set aside.
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Section 7
FUEL FILTER
Fuel Filter
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