Fuel
Fuel Specifications
Capacity
Type
Minimum octane rating
Ethanol
Methanol
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
Oil
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel from a reputable source.
To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel as directed
by the fuel-stabilizer/conditioner manufacturer.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the P
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and fill the fuel tank.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not fill the fuel tank completely
full.
Performing Daily Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the Each Use/Daily procedures listed in the
Maintenance Schedule.
3465-589A
19 L (5 US gallons)
Unleaded gasoline
87 (US) or 91 (research octane; outside the US)
No more than 10% by volume
None
Less than 15% by volume
Do not add to the fuel
IMPORTANT
position.
ARK
IMPORTANT
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Operation: Before Operation