Operation – Preparing the Water Pump for Each Use
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Step Two: Fueling
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
1. Engine off / cool The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding
fuel.
WARNING
: A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel
or remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot.
2. Outdoor location Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors.
WARNING:
Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure.
Explosion can result.
3. Check engine oil
level
Check engine oil level as specified in the engine manual.
4. Remove gas cap Remove gas cap.
5. Add gasoline
Add gasoline through fill opening from a UL-approved container.
Important Safety Instructions
:
•
Use approved container
. NEVER pump fuel directly into engine at gas
station. Static charge can build and ignite fuel. Use a UL approved fuel
container to transfer gas to the engine.
•
With the engine stopped
and on a level surface, remove the fuel filler cap
and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low.
•
Don’t overfill
. DO NOT overfill the gas tank. Wipe up spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
•
Heat / flames / sparks
. Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks
while adding fuel.
6. Spills / splashes
Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately.
Move water pump away from spilled fuel on the ground.
1.
Wipe fuel off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before
starting engine.
2.
Gas soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly
.
3.
If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin
immediately.
7. Replace gas cap Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
8. Gasoline storage Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in a UL approved, tightly sealed container.
