MAINTENANCE 9
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FUEL ____________________________________________________________________
Fuel is flammable. Use caution when you add fuel to the vehicle.
Only use an approved container. The spout on
the container must fit inside the fuel filler neck. Never use the containers that are not approved to keep or transfer fuel.
Fill the fuel tank to less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the filler neck.
Diesel Engine:
Use clean, fresh No. 2 ultra low sulfur Diesel fuel with a minimum Cetane Rating of 45. Use of Diesel
fuel additives are not recommended.
Gasoline Engine:
Do not use premium gasoline or an oil-gasoline mixture. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded
gasoline, 85 octane minimum. When using blended fuel, do not use a blend with more than 10% ethanol. Under no
circumstances should you use a blend with methanol. Refer to the engine’s operator manual for fuel recommendations
when using blended fuel.
Check fuel hoses and clamps every 50 hours. Replace fuel hoses and clamps at first indication of wear or damage.
Keep fuel according to your local, state or federal regulations and instructions from your fuel supplier.
Never allow the tank to become empty. The level of fuel is shown on the gauge panel.
WARNING
Refuel the vehicle before you start the engine. When the engine is in operation or while the engine is hot, never
remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the vehicle.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke when you add fuel.
If the fuel spills, do not try to start the engine, but move the vehicle away from the area. Until fuel vapors are
removed, do not allow sparks, open flame or other types of ignition.
Never keep fuel containers near an open flame or any device that can cause the ignition of fuel or fuel vapors.
Always tighten the fuel tank cap and container cap after you add fuel.
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