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UTILITY VEHICLE WORKSHOP MANUAL – SECTION 4: FUEL SYSTEM
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TOOLS
Common hand and shop tools can be used to remove and install fuel system components serviced in the section.
SAFETY FIRST
CAUTION
Gasoline is extremely flammable.
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Always shut down the engine and allow the engine to cool before refueling.
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Do not smoke, light matches, or use lighters while refueling.
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Use only approved containers to carry or dispense gasoline, set the container on the
ground during fill, do not place the container is an enclosed area such as a trunk. Do
not fill on the bed of a truck.
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Keep nozzle in contact with the container to prevent static electric ignition of fuel vapors.
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Remove fuel soaked clothing immediately.
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Keep machine fuel tank cap vent clear and open.
CAUTION
Use only safety approved and labeled containers for fuel storage and transportation.
Do not store gasoline in glass or unapproved containers.
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Fill the container at a slow rate to decrease chances of vapor ignition.
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Manually control fuel dispensing to avoid splashing and overfill.
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Fill container only 95 percent to allow for expansion.
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Gasoline will cause skin irritation. Keep face and skin away from gasoline. Do not
use gasoline to wash hands.
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Do not siphon gasoline.
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Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline fumes.
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When transporting gasoline make sure container is secure and cannot tip, slide, or fall.
CAUTION
FUEL
Do not use fuels (gasoline) that exceed E10 (10%) ethanol. Fuel exceeding 10%
ethanol helps corrode metals, degrade and permeate fuel hoses, plastics and other
materials; causes engine to run hot and adversely affect durability and emissions;
attracts water into the fuel and causes fuel to separate into gasoline and water
layers which causes poor engine performance and starting. Excessive ethanol in
fuel also causes fuel tank and fuel hose leaks and possible fire.
