Owner’s Guide
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
The oil dipstick/fill cap must be in place before operating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick/fill cap will result in oil
becoming contaminated and/or being discharged into the engine compartment.
Oil dipsticks are unique to this model vehicle. Do not interchange oil dipsticks between models.
The oil should be changed in accordance with Periodic Service Schedule. Refer to Briggs & Stratton Operator’s Manual.
Fuel
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper fuel handling:
Do not smoke near the fuel tank.
Do not refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark.
Always handle gasoline in a well ventilated area.
Always wear eye protection to protect against splashed fuel and fuel vapors.
Always allow adequate space for the expansion of gasoline. Leave at least 1" (2.5 cm)
space below bottom of filler neck.
Inspect fuel cap, tank and other components for leaks or deterioration that could cause a
hazardous condition.
Fill the tank with fresh, clean, 87 octane gasoline (with up to 10% ethanol max.).
Do not
use gasoline which contains
Methanol.
Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these
blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a
lower percentage of alcohol or ether.
Use fresh regular grade unleaded fuel. Ethanol blend fuel up to 10% is permissible.
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