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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap
and tighten it securely after fueling. Clean up
spilled fuel before starting the engine.
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Do not fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from the vehicle
before filling.
•
Remove the machine from the truck or trailer
before filling the fuel tank. If this is not possible,
then add fuel from a portable container rather than
from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the fuel-dispenser 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.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
move the machine away from the spill and avoid
creating a source of ignition until the fuel vapors
have dissipated.
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If you must drain the fuel tank, do it outdoors.
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Store fuel in a fuel container and keep it out of the
reach of children.
•
Do not store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
or fuel container where there is an open flame,
spark, or pilot light, such as on a water heater or
other appliance. Allow the engine to cool before
storing the machine in any enclosure.
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Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
– Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
– Keep your hands and face away from the
nozzle and the fuel-tank opening.
– Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
Adding Fuel
Recommended Fuel
Type
Minimum octane rating
Ethanol
Methanol
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether)
Oil
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel
from a reputable source.
Mixing Fuel
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and
requires pre-mixing fuel and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix
unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean
container approved for fuel. Do not mix quantities
larger than usable in a 30-day period.
Important:
To prevent engine damage, do not use
automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel
mixed at the wrong fuel-to-oil ratio.
50:1 Fuel-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Fuel
3.8 L (1 US gallon)
7.6 L (2 US gallons)
19 L (5 US gallons)
1.
Pour 1.9 L (0.5 US gallon) fresh, unleaded fuel
into an approved fuel container.
2.
Add 2-cycle oil to the fuel according to the chart.
3.
Install the cap on the fuel container.
4.
Shake the container to mix the fuel and oil
thoroughly.
5.
Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining
amount of fuel.
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Unleaded gasoline
87 (US) or 91 (research
octane; outside the US)
No more than 10% by volume
None
Less than 15% by volume
2-cycle oil; mixed in 50:1
fuel-to-oil ratio
Oil
76 ml (2.6 fl oz)
152 ml (5.1 fl oz)
380 ml (13 fl oz)
Figure 7
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