Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
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Do not add or drain the fuel in an enclosed space.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Adding Fuel
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
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Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
and when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
fuel that spills.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 6
to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom
of the filler neck. This empty space in the
tank allows the fuel to expand.
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Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark
may ignite the fuel fumes.
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Store fuel in an approved fuel container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
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Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
fuel.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause
serious injury and illness.
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Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
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Keep your face away from the nozzle and
fuel tank or conditioner bottle opening.
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Avoid contact with skin; wash off spills
with soap and water.
Fuel Specification
Petroleum
fuel
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
Use an unleaded-gasoline blend with up to 10%
ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary
butyl ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same.
Ethanol
blended
fuel
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is
not approved for use. Never use gasoline that
contains more than 10% ethanol by volume, such
as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains
20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85%
ethanol). Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
Important:
For best results, use only clean, fresh
fuel (less than 30 days old).
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine at all
times to keep the fuel fresh longer when used as
directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Fueling the Machine
Fuel-tank capacity:
7 L (1.9 US gallons)
1.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap.
2.
Remove the cap from the tank.
3.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel to within 6 to 13 mm
(1/4 to 1/2 inch) from the top of the tank.
Do not
fill into the filler neck.
Important:
Do not fill the tank more than
6 mm (1/4 inch) from the top of the tank
because the fuel must have room to expand.
4.
Install the fuel-tank cap and wipe up any spilled
fuel.
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