SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS 5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes. reformulated fuel are acceptable. Do not use fuel or additives containing methanol as engine damage can occur. 6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable. Always use fresh, clean fuel that is purchased in a quantity that can be used within approximately 30 days, or add fuel stabilizer. Fuel is blended to give best seasonal performance. To avoid engine performance problems such as hard starting or vapor lock, use in-season fuel.
Use fuel during warm weather that was purchased during that season, and use fuel during cold weather that was purchased during that season. Replacing Headlight Bulb 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Lift hood. Fuel can become stale in machines with engines that are used seasonally or infrequently during a season. Stale fuel can produce varnish and plug carburetor components which can affect engine performance. Keep fuel storage container tightly covered and in a cool area out of direct sunlight. Fuel can break down and degrade if not sealed properly or exposed to sun and heat.
Condensation may collect in the fuel tank because of a variety of operating or environmental conditions and, over time, may affect your machine’s operation. Fill fuel tank at the end of daily use and store fuel in plastic containers to reduce condensation. A For best year-round performance and fuel-handling, add stabilizer to fuel immediately after fuel purchase. Such practice helps prevent engine performance problems and allows fuel storage in the machine all year without draining. MX17057 3. Turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove. Filling Fuel Tank 4. Replace defective bulb with a new bulb. 5.
Insert bulb socket into housing, push in and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to install. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: 6. Lower hood. • Shut engine off before filling fuel tank. Replacing Fuse 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) • Allow engine to cool before refueling. 2. Lift hood. • Do not smoke while handling fuel. • Keep fuel away from flames or sparks. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area. • Clean up spilled fuel immediately. • Use clean approved non-metal container to prevent static electric discharge. A • Use clean approved plastic funnel without screen or filter to prevent static electric discharge.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel can cause engine damage: • Clean dirt and debris from the fuel tank opening. MX16570 • Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel. • Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day’s operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank. 3. Pull defective fuse (A) out of socket. 4. Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken. 5. Push new 20 amp fuse into socket. • Use a non-metallic funnel with a plastic mesh strainer when filling the fuel tank or container. 6. Lower hood. Fill fuel tank at the end of each day’s operation to prevent condensation and freezing during cold weather. 1. Park machine safely.
(See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) Service Miscellaneous 2. Allow engine to cool. Using Proper Fuel 3. Remove any trash from area around fuel tank cap. Use regular grade unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87 octane or higher. Fuel blends containing up to 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE 4. Remove fuel tank cap slowly to allow any pressure built up in tank to escape. Service Miscellaneous - 37