14. PERIODIC SERVICE
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SA221/324/424 Operation Manual
■ Close the Hood
1. Gradually lower on hood with both hands.
2. Firmly press downward on upper front portion of
the hood.
• Until the hood latch locks the hood in the closed
position.
3. Try to lift the hood to verify the hood latch has
securely locked.
■ Check and Refill the Fuel Tank
1. Park the tractor safely and securely.
• For details, see "7. Safe Practices for Parking the
Tractor" on page 1-7.
2. Turn the starter key switch to ON position.
• by observing the fuel gauge on the instrument
panel
• if the reading on the fuel gauge is 1/4 or less
3. Turn the starter key switch to the OFF position.
4. Chock all the tires safely and securely.
5. Allow the engine to cool down for several
minutes.
6. Remove the fuel filler cap.
7. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
8. Install the fuel filler cap.
(A) Fuel filler cap
(B) EPA regulation label 1A8250-65650
●When closing the hood, avoid getting finger/s
trapped in the hood or hood support.
2. Daily Checks
Avoid injury!
Remember that the fuel vapor is explosive and
flammable:
● Shut off and cool the engine before refilling
the fuel tank.
● Never smoke while handling fuel.
● Keep the fuel away from an open flame or
sparks.
● Keep the fuel dispenser nozzle in contact
with the rim of the fuel tank or container
opening at all times until the fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
● Refuel on outdoors or in a well ventilated
area.
● Refuel on the ground.
● Immediately wipe away any spilled fuel.
Never overfill fuel tank. Tighten the fuel filler
cap securely after refilling.
● To prevent static electric discharge:
• use a clean and approved non-metal fuel
container
• use a clean and approved plastic funnel that
has no metallic screen mesh or filter
IMPORTANT
● Dirt and water in the fuel can damage the engine.
● Remove dirt and debris from the fuel tank
opening.
● Use a clean, fresh, and no additive fuel.
● At the end of each day's operation:
• fill the fuel tank to prevent condensation from
occurring in the fuel tank
• the preceding procedure prevents freezing of
the fuel during cold weather
● To fill the fuel tank or container:
• use a non-metallic funnel that has a plastic
mesh strainer
● The fuel tank is vented through the fuel filler cap.
Replace the fuel filler cap with an approved
vented cap as needed.
● Add a fuel conditioner when:
• storing diesel fuel for a long period of time
• there is a slow turnover of fuel
IMPORTANT
● Never overfill the fuel tank.
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