Service Miscellaneous

Checking Tire Pressure

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: · Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. · Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. · When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. · Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

M40356

1. Check tires for damage.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3. Add air, if necessary:

Fuel

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable: · DO NOT refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. STOP engine. · Fill fuel tank outdoors. · Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. · Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. · To prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge, while you fill tank, use a non-metal fuel container. If you use a funnel, MAKE SURE it is PLASTIC. Avoid using a funnel which has a metal screen or filter. · Use only clean oil and fuel and clean approved containers and funnels. · Store oil and fuel in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contamination. · DO NOT use METHANOL gasoline. METHANOL is harmful to the environment and to your health.