Fuel; Fuel System; Battery - Textron Jacobsen Greens King IV Plus Sicherheits-, Bedienungs- Und Wartungshandbuch

8 MAINTENANCE
8.5

FUEL ____________________________________________________________________

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.
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WARNING
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.
8.6

FUEL SYSTEM ____________________________________________________________

Refer to Section 7.3 for specific maintenance intervals.
8.7

BATTERY ________________________________________________________________

Make absolutely certain the ignition switch is OFF and
the key has been removed before servicing the battery.
!
CAUTION
Always use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or
goggles, and protective clothing when working with
batteries. You must read and obey all battery
manufacturer's instructions.
Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a
light coat of silicone dielectric grease to terminals and
cable ends to prevent corrosion. Keep vent caps and
terminal covers in place.
Check the electrolyte level every 100 hours. Keep the
cable ends, battery, and battery posts clean.
Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting
the battery cables.
Always disconnect battery cables from battery before
performing any welding operation on the mower.
Always disconnect battery cables from battery before
performing any welding operation on the groomer.
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• Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the bottom of
the filler neck.
• Store fuel according to local, state, or federal
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
• Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
• Check fuel lines and clamps every 50 hours. Replace
fuel lines and clamps at the first sign of damage.
• Use clean, fresh, #2 low or ultra low sulfur Diesel fuel.
Minimum Cetane rating 45. Refer to Engine Manual for
additional information.
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.
1. When installing the battery, always assemble the
RED, positive (+) battery cable first and the ground,
BLACK, negative (-) cable last.
2. When removing the battery, always remove the
ground, BLACK, negative (-) cable first and the
RED, positive (+) cable last.
3. Make sure battery is properly installed and secured
to the battery tray.
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WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
handling.
Wash your hands after