-13-Operation 4• Keep fire and spark away when handling fuel.• Always stop engine before refueling.• Do not fill beyond the limit (bottom of the filler filter) so that fuel will notoverflow. In case fuel is spilt, wipe out immediately.Pre-start up InspectionPreparationAlways perform an inspection before use.Refer to the Maintenance Schedule (page 31) for the inspection schedule and procedure.Checking and Filling Fuel1. Check fuel gauge. If fuel level is low, fill fuel.2. Open fuel filler cap and fill fuel.3. Put fuel filler cap back in place and close itsecurely.5331M-0401-010EFuel GaugeFuel Filler Cap• Fuel : Automotive Unleaded Gasoline• Fuel Tank Capacity : 7.0LNOTE• Always perform a pre-startup inspection. If machine needs repair, service itbefore use.• Fire hazard: clean machine of cut grass and similar materials. Cut grass that isaccumulated on the machine can catch fire.