John Deere 425 and 445 — Refueling Machine

intake hole (B) is facing down so dirt and debris can be forced out of panel. 5. Install side panels. Refueling Machine c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable: · DO NOT refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. · STOP engine. · Fill fuel tank outdoors. · Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. · Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. · To prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge, while you fill tank, use a non- metal fuel container.

If you use a funnel, MAKE SURE it is PLASTIC. Avoid using a funnel which has a metal screen or filter. · Use only clean oil and fuel and clean approved containers and funnels. · Store oil and fuel in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contamination. Fuel IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid spilling fuel. Fuel can damage plastic and painted surfaces. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher is recommended. Fuel tank capacity is 24.6 L (6.5 gal). · Use only clean, fresh, UNLEADED REGULAR grade gasoline. · Remove any trash from top of fuel tank drain area. · Never use fuel that is stale or has been stored for a long period of time:

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