Meridian 112BST, Operator'S Manual

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2. The battery is not charged when the engine is
operating. If the battery is not charging using
an external charger, check the fuse. Replace
the fuse if necessary.
10.4 ENGINE
For any questions concerning the Honda
®
engine
not provided in this manual, refer to the OEM
manual that was provided with the seed tender.
To contact Honda
®
, refer to the OEM Literature
section in this manual.
10.4.1 Refuelling Safety
1.
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Handle fuel with care. It is highly
flammable.
2. Allowenginetocoolforfiveminutes
before refuelling. Clean up spilled fuel
before restarting engine.
3. Do not refuel the machine while
smokingorwhennearopenflameor
sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Preventfiresbykeepingmachineclean
of accumulated trash, straw, grease,
and debris.
10.4.2 Approved Fuel
Use unleaded automotive gasoline for all operating
conditions. The fuel tank capacity is 3.6 liters
(0.95 gals).
10.4.3 Engine Oil
Use a typical SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 multi-
viscosity motor oil for normal operating conditions.
Consult your engine manual for the recommended
oil in cold temperatures. The crankcase capacity
is 0.60 liters (.63 US qts.).
10.4.4 Change Engine and Reduction
Case Oil
1. Review the Operator’s Manual for the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool before changing the
oil. Draining works best when the oil is warm.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
Hot engine oil can burn skin.
3. Be sure the engine key switch is in the OFF
position and the fuel valve is turned OFF.
4. Place a pan under drain plug (1) or (2).
Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to
drain for ten minutes.
5. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten.
6. Dispose of the oil in an approved container.
Follow industrial disposal regulations.
7. Fill the engine or reduction case with SAE
10W-30 oil for general usage. If the engine is
operated in more extreme conditions, refer to
the OEM manual for oil recommendations.
8. Run the engine for one minute and recheck
both oil levels. Add oil, as needed.