Operation
Fuel Specifications
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.59 US gallons)
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method)
Ethanol:
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not
approved for use.
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Never use gasoline that contains more than
10% ethanol by volume
, such as E15 (contains
15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85
(contains up to 85% ethanol).
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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 a fuel stabilizer
is used.
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Do not
add oil to gasoline.
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old) fuel.
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Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage,
which may not be covered under the warranty
Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the gasoline.
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
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel 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 fuel
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 fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 6
to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom
of the filler neck. This empty space in the
tank allows fuel to expand.
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Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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Store fuel in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never
buy more than a 30-day supply of fuel.
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Do not operate 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 fuel vapors. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
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Always place fuel containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
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Do not fill fuel 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 equipment from
the truck or trailer and fuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then fuel
such equipment with a portable container
rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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If you must use a fuel-dispenser nozzle,
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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