1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 20) so dirt
cannot fall into the hole and damage the engine.
Figure 20
1.
Oil dipstick
3. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean.
4. Slide the oil dipstick into the filler tube fully seating
it. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end.
If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap and add oil
of the proper type to raise the level to, but not over,
the Full mark on the dipstick. Refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance , page 28, for the
proper oil type and viscosity. Add the oil slowly and
check the level often during this process.
Do not
overfill
.
5. Install the oil dipstick firmly in place.
Checking the Brake Fluid
Level
Check the brake fluid level before the engine is first
started; refer to Checking the Brake Fluid Level in Brake
Maintenance , page 37.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Check the tire pressure every 8 hours or daily to ensure
proper levels.
The air pressure range in the front and rear tires is
8–22 psi (55–103 kPa).
The air pressure needed is determined by the payload
carried. The
lower
the air pressure, the less the
compaction, smoother the ride, and tire marks are
minimized. Lower pressure should not be used for
heavy payloads at high speeds.
Higher
pressures should be used for heavier payloads at
higher speeds. Do not exceed the maximum pressure.
Adding Fuel
Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular gasoline suitable for
automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded
gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Important:
Never use gasoline containing
methanol, gasoline containing more than 10%
ethanol, gasoline additives, or white gas because
engine fuel system damage could result.
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
•
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
•
Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4
to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. This empty space in the tank
allows gasoline to expand.
•
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
•
Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never
buy more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
•
Do not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
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