Honda HSS1380, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
To prevent accidental start-up, remove the engine switch key, and
disconnect the spark plug cap before performing the pre-operation
check.
Fuel level
Inspection:
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of
vapor. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
starting the engine.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the
engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler
neck). After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is closed properly
and securely.
FILLER NECK
UPPER LIMIT FUEL INLET
F F U U E E L L
35 mm
(1.4 in)
FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL GAUGE
5.
Check the snowblower on level ground with the engine stopped.
Check whether the fuel gauge needle is in the FULL position.
If the needle is not in the position, fill the fuel tank to the level shown.
Add fuel only while standing on the fuel tank side of the snowblower.
Use unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 91 or
higher (a Pump Octane Number of 86 or higher).
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap securely.