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Fuel Usage Safety
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should
gasoline, alcohol, or gasohol be added to
diesel fuel. These combinations can create
an increased fire or explosive hazard.
• Never remove the fuel cap or refuel the
tractor while the engine is running or hot.
• Never smoke while refueling or anywhere
near fuel.
• When filling the tank, maintain control of
the nozzle.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity. Allow
room for expansion.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Always tighten the fuel cap securely.
• If the original fuel tank cap is lost, always
replace it with a SHIBAURA approved cap.
A "will-fit" cap may not be safe.
• Keep equipment properly maintained.
• Do not drive equipment near open fires.
• Never use gasoline for cleaning parts.
WARNING: FUEL OIL IN THE INJECTION
SYSTEM IS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE AND
CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN. UNQUALIFIED
PERSONS SHOULD NOT REMOVE OR
ATTEMPT TO ADJUST A PUMP INJECTOR,
NOZZLE, OR ANY PART OF THE FUEL
INJECTION SYSTEM.
• DO NOT USE YOUR HAND TO CHECK
FOR LEAKS. USE A PIECE OF
CARDBOARD OR PAPER TO SEARCH
FOR LEAKS.
• IF ANY FLUID IS INJECTED INTO THE
SKIN, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY OR GANGRENE MAY
RESULT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
Refueling the Mower
The fuel tank filler cap A is located at the lift
side of the mower hood. Before removing the
cap, wipe all dust and dirt from around the
cap to prevent debris from falling into the tank
while filling.
Use an approved fuel container and check the
inside of the container periodically for
cleanliness. Fuel tank capacity is 28L (7.4 gal).
NOTE: The fuel cap is a vented-type. Use
only an approved SHIBAURA replacement
cap to prevent fuel system-related problems.
If there is no filter on the storage tank or fuel
container, filter the fuel through a 100-mesh or
finer screen when filling the mower fuel tank.
Keep the mower tank as full as possible (without
filling to capacity) to minimize condensation.
NOTE: It is a good practice to fill the fuel
tank at the end of each day, as this will
reduce overnight condensation.
FUEL FILLER CAP
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SERVICE ACCESS
OPENING HOOD
Unlock the hood latch
A
and raise the hood
holding the hood handle.
OPENING UNDER-SEAT COVER
Loosen the bolts
A
, and take the cover
B
off.
This opening is used to apply the grease to
transmission INPUT shaft, to check or replace
the PTO belts.
OPENING FRONT COVER
Loosen the knob
C
, and flip up the front cover
D
.
This opening is used to attach the drive joint to
the PTO shaft.
CAUTION: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
FROM CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS;
OPENING UNDER-SEAT COVER AND FRONT COVER
1. Bolt
2. Under-seat cover
3. Knob
4. Front cover
• NEVER OPEN THE HOOD, UNDER-SEAT
COVER, AND FRONT COVER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
• DO NOT TOUCH MUFFLER OR EXHAUST
PIPES WHILE THEY ARE HOT; SEVERE
BURNS COULD RESULT.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
A
A
D
B
C
OPENING HOOB
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
