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Adding Fuel
Recommended Fuel
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old), unleaded gasoline with a cetane
rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
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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.
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer
is used.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel-tank capacity is approximately 18.9 L (5 US
gallons).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Shift the transmission to the N
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Shut off the machine and remove the key.
5.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
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position.
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Breaking in a New Machine
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Perform
Perform the following guidelines to provide proper
performance for the machine.
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Figure 14
1. Empty
2. Half full
3. Needle
6.
Remove the fuel-tank cap.
7.
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.
8.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
9.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
the guidelines for breaking in a new
machine.
Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to
Burnishing the Brakes (page
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.
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4. Full
5. Fuel-tank cap
6. Fuel gauge
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