SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Service Miscellaneous Filling Fuel Tank Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel. Add John Deere fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow directions on stabilizer container. A c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: Shut engine off before filling fuel tank. Do not smoke while handling fuel. Keep fuel away from flames or sparks Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area. MX7699 4. Remove fuel tank cap (A). 5. Fill tank with fuel only to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Use clean approved non-metal container to prevent static electric discharge. 6. Install fuel tank cap and tighten cap one full turn to close. Use clean approved plastic funnel without screen or filter to prevent static electric discharge. 7. Lower seat. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel can cause engine damage: Removing and Installing Hood Clean dirt and debris from the fuel tank opening. Removing Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine and components will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before removing hood.
Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day’s operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank. Use a non-metallic funnel with a plastic mesh strainer when filling the fuel tank or container. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 1. Stop engine, let it cool several minutes before you add fuel. 2. Lift seat. 2. Let engine cool. 3. Remove grass clippings and other trash from tank area. B A MX10518 3. Keep hood in the closed position and pull spring hook Service Miscellaneous - 50