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Bigfoot G-1500 Operator Manual
MB-440-09
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a
hissing sound while removing the fuel cap, wait until the hissing stops before completely
removing the cap.
Failure to follow this procedure may result in fuel spraying out of the system and causing
personal injury.
WARNING
REFUELING
1. Park in an area approved for refueling.
2. Set park brake.
3. Turn engine off.
4. Slowly removed fuel cap. If hissing is heard then pause until hissing stops before fully
removing the cap.
5. STOP adding fuel when the automatic nozzle shut off occurs or fuel is visible in the inlet if
filling from a can. DO NOT TOP OFF!
6. Reinstall the fuel cap; tighten the cap until it clicks a couple of times.
7. Immediately clean up any fuel spills.
DO NOT operate the vehicle if the fuel cap is missing or damaged.
DO NOT substitute ANY other device or material to replace a missing fuel cap. Only use
the factory approved fuel cap for your vehicle.
A missing or damaged fuel cap could result in one or more of the following:
•
Fire or explosion resulting in severe injury and property damage.
•
Fuel spill.
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Uncontrolled emission of fuel vapors. Fuel vapors are toxic and could result in severe
injury or death if in an enclosed area.
WARNING
• No smoking or open flames while refueling.
•
Only refuel in an area approved for refueling with adequate ventilation.
Smoking or open flames may result in fire or explosion causing severe personal injury
and/or property damage.
Inadequate ventilation may result in severe personal injury due to oxygen deprivation
or fuel poisoning.
WARNING