Fuel; Muffler And Exhaust - Jacobsen Sand Scorpion Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité

6 MAINTENANCE

6.6 FUEL ___________________________________________________________________________

Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is running or while the engine is hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain the fuel tank indoors.
Do not spill fuel and clean-up spilled fuel immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an open flame or any device that may create sparks and ignite the fuel or
fuel vapors.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap securely.
See the engine manufacturer's Owner's Manual for
detailed service information.
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an
approved container, the spout must fit inside the fuel filler
neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel
Fill the fuel tank to within 25 mm below the filler neck.
Gasoline Engines:
1. Use clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline
minimum 85 octane.
2. Do not use hi-test gasoline or an oil-gasoline
mixture. When using blended fuel, do not use a
blend with more than 10% ethanol.
3. Under no circumstances should you use a blend
with methanol.
4. Replace in-line fuel filter yearly. Drain fuel tank or
close fuel shut off valve before replacing fuel filter.
Check fuel lines and clamps every 50 hours.
Replace fuel lines and clamps at the first sign of
damage.

6.7 MUFFLER AND EXHAUST ___________________________________________________

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WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide that is toxic
and can be fatal when inhaled.
Never operate an engine without proper ventilation.
CAUTION:
Daily or more often, before running
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engine, clean muffler area to remove leaves and
other combustible debris.
GB-22
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WARNING
Diesel Engines:
1. For diesel engines, use clean, fresh, #2 Diesel fuel,
2. Use a strainer when filling fuel tank to prevent any
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3. Check fuel lines and clamps every 50 hours.
4. Clean fuel filter every 100 hours. Replace every 400
5. Bleed fuel system after draining tank, servicing fuel
Storage:
Store fuel according to local, state or federal ordinances
and recommendations from your fuel supplier.
Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
To protect from carbon monoxide poisoning, inspect the
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complete exhaust system regularly and always replace a
defective muffler.
Exhaust fumes are colorless, if you notice a change in
the color or sound of the exhaust, stop the engine
immediately. Identify the problem and have the system
repaired.
Torque all exhaust manifold hardware evenly. Tighten or
replace exhaust clamps.
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minimum cetane rating 45.
dirt or sand from entering fuel system and damaging
injection system.
Replace fuel lines and clamps at the first sign of
damage.
hours. Follow instructions
Manual.
system or before engine is returned to service after
storage.
in engine Owner's