AGT 5580/3 GP160, Owner'S Manual

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Check the transmission oil level.
Running the transmission with low oil level can cause transmission damage. This type of
damage is not covered by the Warranty.
Check the transmission oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (Fig 36).
2. Check the oil level (bottom edge of the oil fill hole) Fig. 37.
3. If the oil level is near or below limit, fill with the recommended oil (see maintenance chapter)
up to the level (bottom edge of the oil fill hole). Do not overfill.
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap.
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FUEL HANDLING
WARNING: Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline
or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the motorhoe.
WARNING: Fuel and fuel fumes can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in
contact with the skin. For this reason, proceed with caution when handling fuel and make sure there is
adequate ventilation.
WARNING: Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Store and transport fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
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Handle fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
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Select even ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Tighten fuel cap securely after refueling. Unit vibration can cause an improperly tightened
fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel.
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Wipe spilled fuel from the unit and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. Move 3 m away from
refueling site before starting the engine.
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Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances.
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Store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
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Never place the machine in a combustible area such as dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
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Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot come in contact with sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Never take the cap off the tank when the engine is running.
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Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
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Take care not to spill fuel on your clothing. If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use
soap and water.
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Don’t expose the fuel tank to direct sunlight.
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Keep fuel out of reach of children.
OIL FILLER CAP
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