Adding Fuel
Recommended fuel:
• For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
• Ethanol : Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol
(gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15%
ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use.
Never use gasoline that contains more than
10% ethanol by volume , such as E15 (contains
15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85
(contains up to 85% ethanol). Using unapproved
gasoline may cause performance problems and/or
engine damage which may not be covered under
warranty .
• Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer
is used.
• Do not add oil to gasoline.
Filling the Fuel T ank
The fuel-tank capacity is approximately 26.5 L (7 US
gallons).
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
4. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap ( Figure
12 ).
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Figure 12
1. Empty 4. Fuel gauge
2. Full 5. Fuel-tank cap
3. Needle
5. Remove the fuel-tank cap.
6. Fill the tank to about 25 mm (1 inch) below the
top of tank, (bottom of the ller neck).
Note: This space in the tank allows fuel to
expand. Do not overll the fuel tank.
7. Install the fuel-tank cap securely .
8. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Breaking in a New Machine
Service Interval : After the rst 100 hours —Perform
the guidelines for breaking in a new
machine.
Perform the following guidelines to provide proper
performance for the machine.
• Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to 4
Burnishing the Brakes ( page 10 ) .
• Check the uid and engine-oil levels regularly .
Remain alert for signs that the machine or its
components are overheating.
• After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before using the machine.
Note: Allow more time for the engine to warm up
when operating in cold temperatures.
• V ary the machine speed during operation. A void
fast starts and quick stops.
• A break-in oil for the engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specied for
regular oil changes.
• Refer to Maintenance ( page 26 ) for any special,
low-hour checks.
• Check the front suspension positioning and adjust
it, if necessary; refer to Adjusting the Front Wheel
Alignment ( page 46 ) .
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