Service - 32
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
DANGER
Fuel is fl ammable and/or explosive. Follow all
safety instructions in the Fuel Safety section of
this manual and in the engine operator’s manual.
CAUTION
Avoid damage to your engine!
Only use fuel that meets the specifi cations required
for your engine. Refer to the engine operator’s
manual for the proper grade and specifi cations of
fuel for your engine.
WARNING
Long term exposure to fuel vapors can cause
serious injury or illness. Avoid prolonged
breathing of fuel vapors.
If fuel is spilled on skin or clothing, change clothing
and wash affected skin immediately.
Park the power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
allow the engine to cool.
4. Wipe any dust and dirt off the fuel cap to prevent
dirt from falling into the fuel tank, and remove the
fuel cap.
5. Add fuel to the tank until the fuel level reaches
the bottom of the fuel neck*. Do not overfi ll by
fi lling the fuel neck, as this may cause engine
fl ooding. Keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the
rim of the fuel neck until fueling is completed.
6. Replace the fuel cap and tighten.
7. Wipe up any fuel spills and allow fuel vapors to
dissipate before starting the engine.
Servicing Fuel Filter
Avoid personal injury and/or death from
fumes, fi re, or explosion when working on
fuel related parts:
• Do not smoke anywhere near the
power unit.
• Keep power unit away from fl ames or
sparks.
• Work in a well ventilated area.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Avoid Personal Injury!
Wear Personal Protective Gear to protect
eyes and hands when working with the
fuel system.
• Drain fuel into an approved, nonmetallic
container.
• Let power unit cool before servicing.
• Disconnect negative battery cable
before working on the fuel system.
Water in Fuel
This power unit is equipped with a water/fuel sepa-
rator. When the amber light on the dash comes on,
it indicates the water/fuel separator has water in
the fi lter.
When the indicator light is activated, water needs
drained from the fuel fi lter. Consult the engine op-
erator’s manual for proper service instructions.
Changing the Fuel Filter
See engine operator’s manual for fuel fi lter changing
instructions. The fuel fi lter is located at the right side
of the rear of the power unit.
Checking Alternator Belt
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and engage park brake.
3. Remove ignition key from switch.
4. Allow engine to cool
SERVICE
*If power unit will not be used after fi lling fuel tank, only fi ll the tank to within
1” (25 mm) of the bottom of the fuel neck to allow room for fuel expansion
from temperature changes. Failure to do so may cause engine fl ooding.
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