Fuel Safety
• Fuel is extremely ammable and highly explosive.
A re or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property .
– T o prevent a static charge from igniting the
fuel, remove the machine from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground, away from
all vehicles. If this is not possible, place a
portable fuel container on the ground, away
from all vehicles, and ll it; then refuel the
machine from the fuel container rather than
from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground, in
an open area, and when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
– Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an
open ame or sparks.
– Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the
tank while the engine is running or hot.
– If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the
engine. A void creating a source of ignition until
the fuel vapors have dissipated.
– Store fuel in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children.
• Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
– A void prolonged breathing of vapors.
– Keep your hands and face away from the
nozzle and the fuel-tank opening.
– Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
• Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open ame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
• Do not operate the machine without the entire
exhaust system in place and in proper working
condition.
• Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately .
• Do not overll the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap
and tighten it securely .
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muf er , drives, grass catcher , and engine
compartment to help prevent res. Clean up oil or
fuel spills.
Adding Fuel
Recommended Fuel
T ype Unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating
87 (US) or 91 (research
octane; outside the US)
Ethanol
No more than 10% by volume
Methanol None
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether)
Less than 15% by volume
Oil Do not add to the fuel
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel
from a reputable source.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep
the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the
fuel-stabilizer manufacturer .
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer .
Filling the Fuel T ank
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
P ARK position.
3. Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
4. Clean around the fuel-tank cap.
5. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the ller neck
( Figure 7 ). Do not ll the fuel tank completely
full.
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