MAINTENANCE 9
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9.6 FUEL ____________________________________________________________________
Gasoline is flammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the mower. Only use an approved container. The
spout on the container must fit inside the fuel filler neck. Never use the containers that are not approved to keep or
transfer fuel.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Do not use premium gasoline or an oil-gasoline mixture. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline, 85 octane
minimum. When using blended fuel, do not use a blend with more than 10% ethanol. Under no circumstances should
you use a blend with methanol. Refer to the engine’s operator manual for fuel recommendations when using blended
fuel.
Check fuel hoses and clamps every 50 hours. Replace fuel hoses and clamps at first indication of wear or damage.
Keep fuel according to your local, state or federal regulations and instructions from your fuel supplier.
Never allow the tank to become empty.
9.7 CHARGE THE BATTERY __________________________________________________________
Read the battery charger manual for specified instructions on the operation of the charger.
When possible, remove the battery from the mower before you charge the battery. If the battery is not sealed, check
and make sure the level of the electrolyte is above the plates in all of the cells.
Make sure the battery charger is turned OFF, then connect the battery charger to the battery terminals as specified in
the battery charger manual.
Always turn OFF the battery charger before you disconnect the battery charger from the battery terminals.
WARNING
Refuel the mower before you start the engine. When the engine is in operation or while the engine is hot, never
remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the mower.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke when you add fuel.
If the fuel spills, do not try to start the engine, but move the mower away from the area. Until fuel vapors are
removed, do not allow the sparks, open flame or other types of ignition.
Never keep fuel containers near an open flame or any device that can cause the ignition of fuel or fuel vapors.
Always tighten the fuel tank cap and container cap after you add fuel.
WARNING
Charge the battery in an area with good airflow. The battery can release hydrogen gas that is explosive. To prevent
an explosion, keep any device that can cause sparks or flames away from the battery.
When the battery charger is turned on, to prevent injury, stay away from the battery. A battery that is damaged can
cause an explosion.
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