Fueling Instructions
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2005 Gold Standard Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
See General Warnings on page 7.
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DANGER
• Turn key switch to the OFF position before fueling.
• Do not pour gasoline 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 20).
• To avoid the possibility of fire, clean up any spilled gasoline before operating the vehicle.
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CAUTION
• To allow for expansion, do not fill higher than one inch 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
Gasoline Vehicle for Extended Storage on page 21.
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
2. Lift and remove seat bottom.
3. The fuel tank is located on passenger side of vehicle. Remove fuel cap and fill the fuel tank with fresh
unleaded gasoline only. See preceding CAUTION.
4. Replace fuel cap on tank. Ensure cap is tightened securely.
5. Replace seat bottom.
Figure 20 Fuel Tank
VENT TUBE
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
VENT
