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Fueling Instructions
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
See General Warning on page 10-1.
DANGER
• Turn key switch to the OFF position before fueling.
• Do not pour fuel into the fuel tank when the engine is hot or while it is running.
• To avoid electric arc caused by static electricity, the fuel storage/pumping device must be grounded. If
the pump is not grounded, the vehicle must be grounded to the pump before and during the fueling
operation.
• If the vehicle has an all-weather enclosure installed, be sure the fuel tank is properly vented as shown
(Figure 10-9, Page 10-13 and Figure 10-10, Page 10-13).
• To avoid the possibility of fire, clean up any spilled fuel before operating the vehicle.
CAUTION
• To allow for expansion, do not fill higher than one inch (2.54 cm) from the top of the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel.
NOTE:
Whenever possible, avoid using oxygenated fuels and fuels that are blended with alcohol. Vehicles to be
stored for extended periods should be prepared for storage as instructed.
See Preparing the Vehicle for
Extended Storage in Section 3 of the appropriate maintenance and service manual.
For Villager 6 and 8 vehicles:
1.
Lift and remove the second forward-facing seat.
2.
The fuel tank is located on the passenger side of the vehicle
. Remove fuel cap and fill
the fuel tank with fresh, unleaded gasoline only.
See preceding CAUTION and NOTE.
3.
Replace fuel cap on tank. Make sure cap is tightened securely.
4.
Replace seat bottom.
For all other vehicles:
1.
Remove the fuel cap located on the passenger-side panel and fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline only
.
See preceding CAUTION and NOTE.
2.
Replace fuel cap on tank. Ensure cap is tightened securely.
3.
Replace seat.
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