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Use the gas-filling position whenever you fill the gas
tank (Figure 15). With a firm hand on the shaft of the
machine and a gas can next to the operator, unscrew the
gas cap, pickup the gas can, and fill up the gas tank on
the machine.
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Figure 15
Adding Fuel
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Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
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Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15
or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result
which may not be covered under warranty.
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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 the 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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Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is no
higher than the screen on the filter in the fuel
tank. 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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Do not operate the machine without entire
exhaust system in place and in proper working
condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark which
can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
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Always place the gasoline containers on the
ground away from your vehicle 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 machine
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.
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