EngineMaintenance
Referto engine owner's manualfor all engine maintenance
procedures and recommendations.
Adding Fuel
Toadd fuel:
1. Stopthe engine andallow to cool for at least3 minutes.
2. Removethe fuel cap (seeA, Figure31).
3. Fillthe tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will
allow for fuel expansion.
NOTE."Do not overfill. Refer toyour enginemanual for
specific fuel recommendations.
4. Install and handtighten the fuel cap.
Fuel Filter
Thefuel filter is located in the fuel line betweenthe fueltank
and fuel pump. If the filter is dirty or clogged, replaceas
follows:
1. Disconnectthe negativebattery cable.
2. Placea container belowthe filter to catch spilled fuel.
3. Using pliers, open and slide the hoseclamps from the
fuel filter (C, Figure31).
4. Removethe hoses from the filter.
5. Installthe new filter in the proper flow direction in the
fuel line.
6. Securewith the hoseclamps.
7. Reconnectthe negative batterycable when finished.
A WARNING
Gasolineis highlyflammable andmustbe handled
with care. Never fill the tankwhenthe engineis still
hotfrom recentoperation. Donotallow open flame,
smokingor matchesin the area. Avoidover-fillingand
wipe up anyspills.
Do notremovefuel filter whenengine is hot, as spilled
gasolinemay ignite. DONOTspreadhoseclamps
further thannecessary.Ensureclamps grip hoses
firmly over filter afterinstallation.
Do not usegasoline containing METHANOL,
_ asohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
gasolineadditives, premium gasoline, or white
gasbecauseengine/fuel system damagecould
result.
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Figure31. Maintenance
A, Fuel TankCap
B. Transmission Oil Caps
C. FuelFilter
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