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LUBRICATION
AU106984 G7B 34
Fuel Storage
If you keep fuel in storage for a period of time, you can
get foreign material or water in the fuel storage tank.
Many engine problems are caused by water in the fuel.
Fuel Tank Filler Cap
Fill the tank at the end of each day. A full tank will prevent
water condensation.
RT130008
1. FILLER CAP
Always stop the engine and let cool before adding fuel.
When adding fuel to the machine, remove the fuel cap
SLOWLY to reduce any air pressure build up.
Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level limit of the fuel
tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old
gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum
deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your
engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have
the carburetor and other fuel system components
serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel
tank and carburetor without causing functional problems
will vary with such factors as gasoline blend, your storage
temperatures, and whether the fuel tank is partially or
completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank
promotes fuel deterioration. Vary warm storage/
temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel
deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or
even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled the
fuel tank.
You can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the
fuel tank and carburetor.
RT130009
1. Place an approved gasoline container below the
carburetor, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
2. Remove the carburetor drain bolt and gasket. Remove
the sediment cup and O-ring, then move the fuel
valve lever to the ON position.
3. After all the fuel has drained into the container,
reinstall the drain bolt, gasket, sediment cup and
O-ring. Tighten the drain bolt and sediment cup
securely.
HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM
Hydraulic Oil Level
Check the hydraulic reservoir oil level every 10 hours of
operation or one time each day, whichever occurs first.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and put all
attachments in the TRANSPORT position.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
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WARNING:
Fluid under pressure can pierce
skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.
WARNING: Shut off engine and remove key
before performing maintenance or repair work.