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Filling the Fuel Tank
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low
(<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The
minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 180 days to ensure fuel
freshness.
Fuel tank capacity: 6.5 U.S. gallons (25 l)
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2–D) at temperatures
above 20 degrees F (–7 degrees C) and winter grade (No.
1–D or No. 1–D/2–D blend) below that temperature. Use of
winter grade fuel at lower temperatures provides lower
flash point and cold flow characteristics which will ease
starting and reduce fuel filter plugging.
Use of summer grade fuel above 20 degrees F (–7 degrees
C) will contribute toward longer fuel pump life and
increased power compared to winter grade fuel.
Danger
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6
to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, sealed, safety-approved
container.
Biodiesel Ready
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up to
B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The petrodiesel
portion should be low or ultra low sulfur. Observe the
following precautions:
• The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet
specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
• The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM
D975 or EN590.
• Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
• Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in
cold weather
• Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as
they may be degraded over time.
• Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blends.
• Contact your distributor if you wish for more
information on biodiesel
1. Tip seat forward and prop it with the support rod so it
cannot fall accidentally. Using a clean rag, clean area
around fuel tank cap (Fig. 23).
2. Remove cap from the fuel tank and fill the 6-1/2 gallon
(25 l) tank to within 1 in. (25 mm) from the top with
diesel fuel. Install fuel tank cap tightly after filling tank.
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Figure 23
1. Fuel tank cap
Check Cooling System
Clean debris off screen and radiator/oil cooler daily, more
often if conditions are extremely dusty and dirty.
The cooling system is filled with a 50 / 50 solution of water
and permanent ethylene glycol anti–freeze. Check level of
coolant in expansion tank at beginning of each day before
starting the engine. Capacity of cooling system is 6 quarts
(5.6 l).
• If engine has been running, pressurized hot
coolant can escape when radiator cap is
removed and cause burns.
Caution
1. Check level of coolant in expansion tank. Coolant level
should be between the marks on side of tank.
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