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SAFETYSETUPOPERATIONMAINTENANCE

Checking and Filling Fuel

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS

INJURY FROM FIRE:

Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area

away from ignition sources. If the engine is

hot from use, shut the engine off and wait

for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.

1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.

2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.

Note: Do not use gasoline containing

more than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use

E85 ethanol. Add fuel stabilizer to the

gasoline or the Warranty is VOID.

Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a

metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can

cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting

engine performance and/or causing damage.

3. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under

the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or

higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated

with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer

manufacturer’s recommendations for use.

4. Then replace the Fuel Cap.

5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess

to evaporate before starting engine.

To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine

while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.

Starting the Engine

1. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the START position.

To restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the RUN position.

2. Open the Fuel Valve.

3. Slide the Throttle to 1/3 away from the

SLOW position (the “turtle”).

4. Turn the Engine Switch on.

START RUN

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