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8.3 ENGINE OIL ______________________________________________________________
Check the engine oil at the start of each day, before starting
the engine. If the oil level is low, remove oil filler cap and add
oil as required.
Perform initial oil change after the first 20 hours of operation.
Change oil every 100 hours thereafter.
See the engine manufacturer’s Owners’s Manual for
detailed service information.
After adding or changing oil, start and run engine at idle with
all drives disengaged for 30 seconds. Shut engine off. Wait
30 seconds and check oil level. Add oil to bring up to FULL
mark on dipstick.
Use only SAE 10W30 engine oils with API classification
SG.SF/CC.CD
Figure 8A
8.4 FUEL ____________________________________________________________________
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an
approved container, the spout must fit inside the fuel filler
neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel.
• Store fuel according to local, state or federal
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
• Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
• Use clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline
minimum 86 Octane.
• See engine manual before using oxygenated (blended)
fuel.
• Do not fill above the fuel filler neck.
Upper Oil Level
Oil Filler Cap
WARNING
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or add
fuel, when the engine is running or while the engine is
hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain
the fuel tank indoors.
Do not spill fuel and clean spilled fuel immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an open
flame or any device that may create sparks and ignite
the fuel or fuel vapors.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap securely.
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