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Recommended Gasoline
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.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 6 US gallons
(21 L).
Note:
The fuel tank cap contains a gauge which shows the
fuel level; check it frequently.
1.
Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2.
Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1. Fuel tank cap
3.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
4.
Fill the tank to about one inch below the top of the 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.
6.
Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Checking the Air Intake Screen
Check and clean as necessary the air intake screen on the
front of the engine every 8 operating hours.
Checking the Brake Fluid
The brake fluid reservoir is shipped from the factory filled
with DOT 3 brake fluid. Check the level before starting the
engine each day.
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Figure 8
1. Brake fluid reservoir
1.
Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2.
The fluid level should be up to the Full line on the
reservoir (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Full line
3.
If the fluid level is low, clean the area around the
reservoir cap, remove the cap, and fill the reservoir to
the proper level.
Do not overfill it.
Checking the
Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid
1.
Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
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