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Operation
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Park the machine on a level surface; engage the
parking brake; shut off the engine; remove the key;
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
the machine.
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
•
Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
•
Before operating, always inspect the machine
to ensure that the components and fasteners
are in good working condition. Replace worn or
damaged components and fasteners.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
Fuel Safety
•
Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
•
Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Filling the Fuel Tank
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Fuel-tank capacity: 25 L (5-1/2 US gallons).
•
Recommended fuel:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh (less
than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
– Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol
(gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15%
ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for
use. Never use gasoline that contains more
than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15
(contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20%
ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol).
Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
– 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.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives other
than a fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use
fuel stabilizers with an alcohol base such as
ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
1.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
15).
2.
Remove the fuel-tank cap.
3.
Fill the tank to about 25 mm (1 inch) below the
top of the tank (bottom of the filler neck). Do not
overfill.
1. Fuel-tank cap
4.
Install the cap.
5.
Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled to
prevent a fire hazard.
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