Safety Precautions
1.7
Fueling Hazards
Most fuels are highly flammable. Observe the following precautionary practices to
reduce the
possibility of a serious accident:
• Always refuel the unit in an open, well ventilated area away from sparks or open flames.
Gasoline Engines:
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Shut the engine off before attempting to fuel the machine. Never refuel a unit
while it is running.
• Allow engine to cool before re-fueling.
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Always use a funnel or pour spout when filling the tanks.
• Under certain circumstances a static charge can develop and ignite the fuel.
Make sure that you are standing on the ground when filling the fuel tanks.
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If you are filling the fuel tanks from a service vehicle, make sure to connect
the service vehicles ground cable to the machine before beginning the fueling
process. Keep the fuel nozzle in constant contact with the rim of the machines
fuel tank.
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When filling a portable gas container, always place it on the ground. Never fill
a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, truck, pick-up bed or any
surface.
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To avoid static sparks when using a portable fuel container, only fill the
container when it is positioned on the ground and keep the fuel container nozzle
in contact with the tank opening during filling.
• Make sure to move the unit from the transport truck or trailer and only refuel
the unit on the ground, using an approved container.
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Keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
• Do not smoke while refueling or when handling the fuel container.
• Never cut or weld on or near fuel lines, tanks or containers.
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Never overfill the tank.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep out of the reach of children.
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