9
Before Operating
Each time before operating your machine, check the
following:
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Fuel level
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Engine oil level
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Remove debris from machine
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Tire pressure
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Be sure the work area is clear of other people
and children.
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Be sure the work area is clear of debris and all
utility line locations are know and clearly
marked.
Adding Fuel
Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for
automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded
regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is
not available.
IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, or gasohol containing
more than 10% ethanol because the fuel
system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with
gasoline.
IMPORTANT: Never use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
loader arms and turn the ignition key to “OFF”
to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2.
Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the
cap. Use a funnel and add unleaded regular
gasoline to the fuel tank, until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 inch (6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
3.
Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
gasoline that may have spilled.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level
is 1/4” to 1/2” (6 mm 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.
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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.
Open Fuel Cap Vent
1.
Rotate screw on fuel cap to open vent before
operating.
2.
Close fuel cap vent when transporting machine
on trailer to prevent fuel spillage.
