In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark
which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire
or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
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Always place gasoline containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Do not fill gasoline containers inside a
vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because
interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners
may insulate the container and slow the loss
of any static charge.
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When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its wheels on the
ground.
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If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 7 gallons (26.5 l).
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Figure 21).
Figure 21
1.
Fuel tank cap
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
4. Fill the tank to about 1 inch (25 mm) below the top
of tank, (bottom of the filler neck). This space in the
tank allows gasoline to expand.
Do not overfill
.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any fuel
that may have spilled.
Checking the Transmission Oil
Level
The transaxle fluid level should be at the bottom of
the level indicator hole (Figure 22). If it is not, fill the
reservoir with the appropriate fluid; refer to Changing
the Transaxle Fluid in Drive System Maintenance ,
page 33.
Figure 22
1.
Level indicator hole
Starting the Engine
Important:
Do not attempt to push or tow the
vehicle to get it started.
1. Sit in the operator’s seat.
2. Put the gear shift selector in Neutral.
Note:
The engine will only start in Neutral.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, turn it to the
Start position, and pull the choke out. When the
engine starts, release the key.
Note:
An engine that has been running and is warm
may not require pulling the choke out.
4. After the engine starts and warms up, slowly push
the choke in to the Off position. If the engine
stalls or hesitates, pull the choke out for a few more
seconds before pushing it to Off.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Move the gear shift selector to the desired position.
7. To drive the vehicle, move the gear shift selector
to the desired position and slowly step on the
accelerator pedal.
Stopping the Vehicle
To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and slowly press the brake pedal.
Note:
Stopping distance may vary depending on the
vehicle load and speed.
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