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Fuel System
WARNING!
Gasoline and gasoline fumes are
poisonous and extremely flammable.
Be especially careful when handling
gasoline, as carelessness can result in
personal injury or fire.
Maintenance
Never make adjustments with the engine running.
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disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and
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wait until all moving parts come to a complete
stop before making adjustments, performing
maintenance or cleaning the machine.
disconnect the spark plug cable before beginning
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repair work.
Keep all components in serviceable condition and
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make sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are tight. replace
worn or damaged decals.
Be careful when checking work tools. Use gloves
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when performing maintenance work.
Never allow persons not trained in the use of the
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machine to perform service on it.
Always park the machine on even ground before
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performing maintenance or making adjustments.
do not disassemble the engine. This can
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invalidate the engine warranty. Contact the dealer
with any questions regarding service or guarantee
matters. follow all maintenance instructions.
do not change the setting of governors and avoid
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running the engine with overly high rPm. If you
run the engine too fast, you risk damaging the
machine components.
do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly
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to be sure it works properly. The machine must
not be run with defective or disassembled safety
equipment.
The muffler is designed to maintain sound levels
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at an approved level and keep direct exhaust
away from the user. Exhaust gases from the
engine are extremely hot and may contain sparks
that can cause fires or burn the user.
Never use a machine with a defective muffler.
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reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves
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and other debris that may have caught in the
machine.
WARNING!
Wait until all moving parts are
completely still before performing
maintenance on the machine.
Turn off the engine and remove the
spark plug cable.
only store fuel in containers approved for that
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purpose.
Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank
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when the engine is running.
Always stop the engine when refueling.
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do not smoke when filling the gasoline tank and
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do not pour gasoline in the vicinity of sparks or
open flame.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
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Before starting the machine after refueling, it
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should be moved at least 10 feet (3 m) from the
location where it was filled.
Turn off the fuel supply for storage or transport.
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If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine
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must not be started until the problem has been
resolved
Check the fuel level before each use and leave
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space for the fuel to expand, because the heat
from the engine and the sun can otherwise cause
the fuel to expand and overflow.
Avoid overfilling. If you spill gasoline on the
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machine, wipe up the spill and wait until it has
evaporated before starting the engine. If you spill
gasoline on your clothing, change your clothing.
