Scag Power Equipment SWZV - Manual (Page 36)

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Section 7
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
10. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
B. Replacing In-Line Fuel Filter Element
The in-line fuel filter (Figure 7-5) should be replaced
after every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever
occurs first.
1. Close the shutoff valve. Remove the two clamps
securing the fuel filter to the fuel hose. Remove the
fuel filter.
2. Install a new fuel filter. Be sure it is installed in the
proper direction. Secure to the fuel hose using the
two clamps.
7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER
A. Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner
Element
For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates
the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air
cleaner element after every 100 hours of operation or
monthly, whichever occurs first and replace the element
if required. See Engine Owner's Manual for service
information.
7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
A. Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank at the begining of each operating day to
within 1 inch below the filler neck. Do not overfill. Use
clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 87 and a maximum of 10% Ethanol.
DO NOT use E85 Fuel. Using E85 Fuel will cause
severe damage to the engine.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow the engine to cool before fueling.
4. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed
trailer.
5. Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on
a water heater or other appliances.
6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
7. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and
fuel on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
the machine with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Figure 7-5 Fuel Filter
ENGINE FUEL
FILTER