Textron Jacobsen CUSHMAN Turf Truckster Manuel De Maintenance page 24

5 MAINTENANCE
5.14 FUEL ____________________________________________________________________
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an
approved container. The spout must fit inside the fuel
filler neck. Do not use cans and funnels to transfer fuel.
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WARNING
Remove the fuel cap slowly. Fuel may be under
pressure. Spray could cause serious injury.
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 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.
1. Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (25 mm) of the bottom
of the filler neck.
2. Store fuel according to federal, state and local
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
3. Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
Check fuel level in the tank by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position and reading the level
indicated by the fuel gauge.
5.15 FUEL SYSTEM ____________________________________________________________
Refer to Section 7.3 for specific maintenance intervals.
Before replacing any filter thoroughly clean the filter
housing and the area around the filter. Dirt must not be
allowed to enter into fuel system.
Turn the key switch to the ON position to start the fuel
pump and bleed the fuel system if the fuel filter and lines
have been removed or the fuel tank has become empty.
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4. Check fuel lines and clamps every 50 hours.
5. The fuel tank capacity is 6.5 gal. (24.5 l). Fill tank
ethanol may harm the engine's emission control
system and therefore invalidate the emission-related
warranty through the improper action of the operator.
Replace fuel lines and clamps at the first sign of
damage.
using the following fuel recommendations:
Diesel Engine
a. Use clean, fresh, #2 Low or Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel fuel. Minimum Cetane rating 45. Refer to
Engine Manual for additional information.
b. Use clean, fresh, #1 Low or Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel fuel when operating temperature is below
20° F (-7° C). If #1D fuel is not available a
winterized blend of #1D and #2D may be
available. This blended fuel is usually called #2D
and may be used in colder climates. Do not use
#2D unless you are sure it has been winterized.
Cold temperatures may cause it to thicken which
will keep your vehicle from running properly.
c. DO NOT use Aviation Fuel JP4. Refer to Engine
Manual for additional information.
Gas Engine: Use clean, fresh Unleaded Gasoline
with 87 octane or higher rating.
NOTICE
The use of any fuel containing greater than 10%