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IMPORTANT:
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The fuel tank
should be filled
no higher than the bottom of the fill neck.
The
fuel system is designed to leave room for the fuel to expand
with fuel temperature changes. Figure 4-3
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
or higher. Maximum of 10% ethanol (E10) in fuel. Fuels with
greater than 10% ethanol (such as E15, E20 and E85) voids
warranty. Fuels with greater than 10% ethanol are not
approved for use and such illegal use could cause equipment
failure and pose a fire hazard.
Refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for additional fuel
specification requirements.
Fuel Evaporation System Filter
These mowers have a fuel evaporation system filter. This
filter must be checked and replaced every 100 hours or
annually whichever comes first. Figure 4-4
Engine Oil and Filter
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation.
Mower must be on a level surface when checking oil. Refer to
engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil
recommendation and capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and then per the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations after that. If mower is being operated in
extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be
changed more frequently.
IMPORTANT:
After the new oil filter has been installed,
clean up any oil which may have spilled onto the engine plate
and exhaust system.
Draining the engine oil:
1.
Locate the oil drain valve on the lower right side of the
engine.
2.
Locate the oil drain hose that was supplied with the
machine. Be sure to clean and clear it of debris that
might block the flow of the engine oil. Figure 4-5
A.
Fuel cap
Figure 4-2
Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the following:
•
Engine damage
•
Fire hazard!
A.
Filler neck
B.
Fuel tank
Figure 4-3
A
WARNING
A
Fill to the bottom of the filler neck
Maximum
Do Not
Overfill
B
A.
Fuel evaporation system filter
Figure 4-4
If the engine has been running and is up to operating
temperature, allow the engine to cool before
changing the oil. Engine and engine oil will be very
hot, so be very careful when changing oil and wear
the appropriate protective gear to avoid being
burned or exposed to engine oil.
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