•
Do not
use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not
store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer
is used.
•
Do not
add oil to gasoline.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel-tank capacity is approximately 26.5 L (7 US
gallons).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap (
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1.
Empty
4.
Fuel gauge
2.
Full
5.
Fuel-tank cap
3.
Needle
5.
Remove the fuel-tank cap.
6.
Fill the tank to about 25 mm (1 inch) below the
top of tank, (bottom of the filler neck).
Note:
This space in the tank allows fuel to
expand.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
.
7.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
8.
Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Breaking in a New Machine
Service Interval:
After the first 100 hours—Perform
the guidelines for breaking in a new
machine.
Perform the following guidelines to provide proper
performance for the machine.
•
Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to
Burnishing the Brakes (page 8)
.
•
Check the fluid and engine-oil levels regularly.
Remain alert for signs that the machine or its
components are overheating.
•
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before using the machine.
Note:
Allow more time for the engine to warm up
when operating in cold temperatures.
•
Vary the machine speed during operation. Avoid
fast starts and quick stops.
•
A break-in oil for the engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
•
Refer to
Maintenance (page 24)
for any special,
low-hour checks.
•
Check the front suspension positioning and adjust
it, if necessary; refer to
.
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Passengers should sit in the designated seating
positions only. Do not carry passengers in the
cargo bed. Keep bystanders and pets away from
the machine during operation.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear dangling jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Operate the machine outdoors or in a
well-ventilated area only.
•
Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of the machine.
•
Use extra caution when operating the machine
with a heavy load in the cargo bed. The heavier
the load, the more difficult it is to turn or stop.
•
Carrying oversized loads in the cargo bed reduces
the stability of the machine.
•
Carrying material that cannot be bound to the
machine, such as a large tank of liquid, adversely
affects the steering, braking, and stability of the
machine.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that the
transmission is in neutral, the parking brake is
engaged, and you are in the operating position.
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