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Chapter 3 OPERATION
Fuel Tank Oil Level - Check
Check that fuel is contained to the specified level in the fuel tank.
If the fuel level is low, refill the tank to the "FULL" level line.
Note: If the specification of fuel tank differs from the contents of this operation manual, follow the manufacturer's op-
eration manual.
Fuel Control Link - Check
Check fuel control link for smooth movement.
Push the manual stop lever to the fuel increase direc-
tion, check the movement of the rack cancel spring.
Then relax your grip on the lever little by little, check
that the manual stop lever returns to the no fuel injec-
tion position smoothly.
Also check ball joint for looseness and play.
Fig. 3-13 Fuel Control Link - Check
Engine Oil Level - Check
1.
Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe oil off the oil
level gauge using a clean waste cloth.
2.
Insert the oil level gauge fully into the oil level
gauge guide and then pull it out again.
3.
The proper oil level is between the high and low
marks on the oil level gauge. If the engine oil goes
over the high marks on the oil level gauge, open
the engine oil drain valve to drain oil. If the engine
oil is low, refill the specified engine oil.
4.
Install the oil filler cap after adding engine oil.
5.
Check the oil pan and other area for oil leaks.
Fig. 3-14 Oil Filler and Oil Level Gauge
When working around fuel, make sure there are no open flames, heaters or other fire hazards.
Wipe off any spilled fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause a fire.
Do not remove the strainer when filling the fuel tank.
If the engine has a float switch and the fuel level is higher the "LOW" level line, the float switch failure may occur.
Inspect and repair the float switch.
Manual stop lever
Ball
joint
Rack cance
spring
Refilling engine oil must be specified level. If the
refilling oil goes over the high marks on the oil level
gauge, engine oil may blow out.
Always use the same engine oil as the first.
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Oil filler
Oil level gauge
High
Low
Improper
Improper
Proper
Oil level gauge
