Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Adding Fuel
The engine runs on clean, fresh diesel fuel with
a minimum octane rating of 40. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure
fuel freshness.
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above 20° F (-7° C) and winter grade diesel fuel (No.
1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend) below 20° F (-7° C). Use of
winter grade diesel fuel at lower temperatures provides
lower flash point and pour point characteristics,
therefore easing startability and lessening chances
of chemical separation of the fuel due to lower
temperatures (wax appearance, which may plug filters).
Use of summer grade diesel fuel above 20° F (-7° C) will
contribute toward longer life of the pump components.
Important:
Do not use kerosene or gasoline
instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this
caution will damage the engine.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
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Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
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Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or
conditioner opening.
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Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel
can burn you and others and can damage property.
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Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground, in
an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe
up any fuel that spills.
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Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Fill
the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
The empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage
or damage to the engine or emission system (if
equipped).
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Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel fumes
may be ignited by a spark.
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Store fuel in an approved container and keep it
out of the reach of children. Never buy more
than a 30-day supply of fuel.
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Always place fuel containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
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Do not fill fuel 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 fuel dispenser
nozzle.
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If a fuel 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.
Biodiesel Ready
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel
of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The
petrodiesel portion should be low or ultra low sulfur.
Observe the following precautions:
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The biodiesel portion of the fuel meet specification
ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM
D975 or EN590.
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Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel
blends.
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