GB - 8
Fuel and Fuel System
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use only an
approved gasoline container with an
appropriately sized dispensing spout.
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NO Smoking!
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NO Sparks!
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NO Flames!
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Allow engine to cool before filling fuel
tank.
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or
up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
is acceptable. Use of any gasoline other than
those approved above will void the engine
warranty.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Fill fuel tank to below
bottom of filler neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to Engine Manual for
proper fuel type and tank capacity.
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.
When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-
open device.
Check fuel supply before starting engine.
DO NOT fill gasoline tank indoors, when
engine is running, or while engine is hot.
Allow engine to cool several minutes before
removing fuel cap.
Replace gasoline tank cap securely and
clean any spilled fuel before starting engine.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
NEVER store fuel inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
ALWAYS drain fuel outdoors away from
ignition sources.
ALWAYS shut off engine, and remove key,
and close fuel shutoff valve when transporting
unit on a truck or trailer.
Emission Control System
This equipment and/or its engine may include
exhaust and evaporative emissions control
system components required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. Tampering with
emission controls and components by
unauthorized personnel may result in severe
fines or penalties. Emission controls and
components can only be adjusted by an
Ariens Company dealer or an authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
Contact your Ariens Company Equipment
Retailer concerning emission controls and
component questions.
