Takeuchi TB285, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
inSpecting the fuel level
Warning
• Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
when the engine is running or still hot.
Do not spill fuel on the hot surface of
the machine.
• Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated
place.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity.
Allow room for oil expansion.
• Securely tighten the fuel filler cap.
• Use the correct grade of fuel for the
operating season.
daily inSpection (every 10 hourS)
1. Check the fuel level using the fuel gauge
(1).
F: Tank is full.
E: Tank is empty.
2. If the fuel level is low, open the fuel lid.
3. Add fuel from the fuel filler port (2) while
watching the sight gauge (3).
Refer to “Fuel filler port” on page 2-5.