iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUcTiONS
6
fuel Safety
DANGER
GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors:
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
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Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion if ignited.
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Gasoline is a liquid fuel but its vapors can ignite.
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Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if spilled on skin or clothes.
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Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential
leaks quickly.
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In any petroleum gas fire, flames should not be extinguished
unless by doing so the fuel supply valve can be turned OFF.
This is because if a fire is extinguished and a supply of fuel is
not turned OFF, then an explosion hazard could be created.
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Gasoline expands or contracts with ambient temperatures.
Never fill the gasoline tank to full capacity, as gasoline needs
room to expand if temperatures rise.
When adding or removing gasoline:
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
Turn the engine off and let it cool for at least two minutes before
removing the gasoline cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve
pressure in the tank.
Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the engine at the gas station.
Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the engine.
DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank.
Always keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat and other sources of ignition.
When starting the engine:
DO NOT attempt to start a damaged engine.
Make certain that the gasoline cap, air filter, spark plug, fuel lines
and exhaust system are properly in place.
Allow spilled gasoline to evaporate fully before attempting to start
the engine.
Make certain that the water pump is resting firmly on level ground.
When operating the water pump:
DO NOT move or tip the water pump during operation.
DO NOT tip the water pump or allow fuel or oil to spill.
When transporting or servicing the water pump:
Make certain that the fuel valve is in the OFF position, the gasoline
tank is empty.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
When storing the water pump:
Store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and other
sources of ignition.
Do not store water pump or gasoline near furnaces, water heaters,
or any other appliances that produce heat or have automatic
ignitions.
WARNiNG
NEVER use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other
fuel item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.
