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.
•
Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
•
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.
•
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
on a flat surface.
•
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.
•
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.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the traction unit to
provide the following benefits:
•
Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.
For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank
be drained.
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Cleans the engine while it runs
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Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system,
which causes hard starting
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the
gas.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish
deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
Set the throttle to slow, turn off the engine switch, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Allow the engine to cool.
3.
Models 68072 and 68073 only:
raise the cover (Figure
8).
Figure 8
1.
Cover handle
4.
Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it (Figure 9).
Note:
The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
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Figure 9
5.
Add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank.
Important:
Do not fill the fuel tank completely
full. The space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
6.
Install the fuel tank cap securely.
7.
Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
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