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Adding Fuel
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
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Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 inch
(25 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
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Never smoke when handling gasoline and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
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Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your sprayer before filling.
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Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
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When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the
equipment with its wheels on the ground.
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If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
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If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep
the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Recommended Gasoline
Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular gasoline suitable for
automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded
gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Important
Never use gasoline containing methanol,
gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline
additives, or white gas because engine fuel system damage
could result.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 6 US gallons
(21 L).
Note: The fuel tank cap contains a gauge which shows the
fuel level; check it frequently.
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
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Fuel tank cap
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
4. Fill the tank to about one inch below the top of the tank,
(bottom of the filler neck). This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not overfill.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Checking the Air Intake Screen
Check and clean as necessary the air intake screen on the
front of the engine every 8 operating hours.
Checking the Brake Fluid
The brake fluid reservoir is shipped from the factory filled
with DOT 3 brake fluid. Check the level before starting the
engine each day.