User's Manual

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3. Turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove.
4. Replace defective bulb with a new bulb.
5. Insert bulb socket into housing, push in and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to
install.
6. Lower hood.
Replacing Fuse
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Lift hood.
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3. Pull defective fuse (A) out of socket.
4. Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken.
5. Push new 20 amp fuse into socket.
6. Lower hood.
Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
IMPORTANT: Using stale, contaminated or improper fuel can result
in engine and fuel system damage. Repairs caused by stale,
contaminated or improper fuel are not covered by warranty.
Use regular grade unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87 octane or
higher. Fuel blends containing up to 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE
reformulated fuel are acceptable. Do not use fuel or additives containing
methanol as engine damage can occur.
Always use fresh, clean fuel that is purchased in a quantity that can be
used within approximately 30 days. Fuel stabilizer should always be
added to the fuel each time fuel is purchased. Add stabilizer before lling
the fuel container to insure proper mixing. Such practice helps prevent
engine performance problems and allows fuel storage in the machine all
year without draining.
Store fuel in plastic containers to reduce condensation. Make sure the
cap on the fuel container is tight to reduce fuel contamination and
evaporation. For best fuel storage life, use a self-sealing gas can.
Fuel is blended to give best seasonal performance. To avoid engine
performance problems such as hard starting or vapor lock, use in-season
fuel. Use fuel during warm weather that was purchased during that
season, and use fuel during cold weather that was purchased during that
season.
Fuel can become stale in machines with engines that are used
seasonally or infrequently during a season. Stale fuel can produce
varnish and plug carburetor or EFI components which can affect engine
performance.
Keep fuel storage container tightly covered and in a cool area out of
direct sunlight. Fuel can break down and degrade if not sealed properly
or exposed to sun and heat.
Condensation may collect in the fuel tank because of a variety of
operating or environmental conditions and, over time, may affect your
machine’s operation. Fill machine fuel tank at the end of the day.
Filling Fuel Tank
CAUTION: Fuel vapors are explosive and ammable:
• SShhuutt eennggiinnee ooffff bbeeffoorree lllliinngg ffuueell ttaannkk..
• AAllllooww eennggiinnee ttoo ccooooll bbeeffoorree rreeffuueelliinngg..
• DDoo nnoott ssmmookkee wwhhiillee hhaannddlliinngg ffuueell..
• KKeeeepp ffuueell aawwaayy ffrroomm aammeess oorr ssppaarrkkss..
• FFiillll ffuueell ttaannkk oouuttddoooorrss oorr iinn wweellll vveennttiillaatteedd aarreeaa..
• CClleeaann uupp ssppiilllleedd ffuueell iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy..
• UUssee cclleeaann aapppprroovveedd nnoonn--mmeettaall ccoonnttaaiinneerr ttoo pprreevveenntt ssttaattiicc
eelleeccttrriicc ddiisscchhaarrggee..
IMPORTANT: Dirt and water in fuel can cause engine damage:
• CClleeaann ddiirrtt aanndd ddeebbrriiss ffrroomm tthhee ffuueell ttaannkk ooppeenniinngg..
• UUssee cclleeaann,, ffrreesshh,, ssttaabbiilliizzeedd ffuueell..
• FFiillll tthhee ffuueell ttaannkk aatt tthhee eenndd ooff eeaacchh ddaayy’’ss ooppeerraattiioonn ttoo kkeeeepp
ccoonnddeennssaattiioonn oouutt ooff tthhee ffuueell ttaannkk..
• UUssee aa nnoonn--mmeettaalllliicc ffuunnnneell wwiitthh aa ppllaassttiicc mmeesshh ssttrraaiinneerr
wwhheenn lllliinngg tthhee ffuueell ttaannkk oorr ccoonnttaaiinneerr..
Fill fuel tank at the end of each day’s operation to prevent condensation
and freezing during cold weather.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine to cool.
3. Remove any trash from area around fuel tank cap.
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