Takeuchi TL230 - Inspecting the Fuel Level

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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING THE FUEL LEVEL
WARNING
• Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
•
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
when the engine is running or still hot.
Do not spill fuel on the hot surface of
the machine.
•
Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated
place.
•
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity.
Allow room for oil expansion.
• Securely tighten the fuel filler cap.
• Use the correct grade of fuel for the
operating season.
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY 10 HOURS)
1. Check the fuel level using the fuel gauge
(1).
F: T
ank is full.
E: Tank is empty.
2. If the level is low, add fuel from the fuel
port (2) while watching the fuel gauge (1).
Refer to “Fuel filler port” on page 2-4.