14
Preparations before Operation
■ Adding fuel
Important
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Use regular gasoline (unleaded) in the mower.
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Be sure that the fuel filter is installed correctly
before adding fuel.
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Add fuel when the needle of the fuel gauge on the top
of the fuel tank is at “E”.
1. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to loosen and re-
move it.
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There is a fuel filter inside the fill opening.
2. Inspect the fuel filter for contaminants. If necessary, re-
move it from the fill opening and wash it with fuel.
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Be careful not to damage fuel filter when removing/installing
it.
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If there is damage to the fuel filter such as holes, contact a
Shibaura dealer to request a replacement filter.
3. Confirm that the fuel filter is installed in the fill opening,
and then carefully pour fuel into the fill opening up to
the fuel filter.
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Avoid adding too much fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will spill out
when the fuel cap is replaced.
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Do not remove the fuel filter when adding fuel.
Fuel cap
Gauge needle
（Empty）
（Full）
Fuel filter
Fuel tank
Danger
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Be sure to stop the engine before adding fuel.
Do not smoke or use open flames while adding
fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will ignite and explode, re-
sulting in death.
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Do not add fuel immediately after stopping the
engine while the engine is still very hot.
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Fuel should be added and/or stored in a facility
that conforms with the ordinances of the Fire
Service Act.
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Be sure to wipe away any fuel that is spilled
while adding fuel.
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Do not store fuel in small quantities such as in
plastic containers, or add fuel to the mower
from such containers.
Doing so could result in ignition or fire due to
static electricity.
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Do not start the engine in areas where fuel is
stored.
