Product Manual

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Fuel system
WARNING!
Fuel is highly flammable, Take the
following precautions:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Close the fuel valve.
1. Fuel Valve
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Safe Handling of Gasoline
• To avoid personal injury or property
damage, use extreme care in handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition.
• Use only approved gasoline container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool at least
two (2) minutes before refueling.
• Never fuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot
light such as on a water heater or other
appliances.
• Before you begin refueling, minimize the
risk of static electricity by touching a metal
surface.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from
your vehicle when filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or tailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
• Do not start the engine near spilled fuel.
• Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
• If leaks arise in the fuel system, the
engine must not be started until the
problem has been resolved.