John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 54)

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SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
Service Miscellaneous
Filling Fuel Tank
Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.
Add John Deere fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your
machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow
directions on stabilizer container.
1. Stop engine, let it cool several minutes before you add
fuel.
2. Lift seat.
3. Remove grass clippings and other trash from tank area.
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4. Remove fuel tank cap (A).
5. Fill tank with fuel only to bottom of filler neck. Do not
overfill.
6. Install fuel tank cap and tighten cap one full turn to
close.
7. Lower seat.
Removing and Installing Hood
Removing
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
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3. Keep hood in the closed position and pull spring hook
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are
explosive and flammable:
• Shut engine off before filling fuel tank.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
• Keep fuel away from flames or sparks
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated
area.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Use clean approved non-metal container to
prevent static electric discharge.
• Use clean approved plastic funnel without
screen or filter to prevent static electric
discharge.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel
can cause engine damage:
• Clean dirt and debris from the fuel tank opening.
• Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel.
• Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day’s
operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank.
• Use a non-metallic funnel with a plastic mesh
strainer when filling the fuel tank or container.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before removing hood.
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