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properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
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Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
contact.
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Evaluate the terrain to determine the appropriate
equipment and any attachments or accessories
required to operate the machine properly and
safely.
Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
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Do not add or drain the fuel in an enclosed space.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Adding Fuel
Capacity: 5.6 L (1.48 US gallons)
Recommended Fuel
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old), unleaded fuel with an octane rating
of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
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Ethanol: Fuel with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by
volume is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are
not the same. Fuel with 15% ethanol (E15) by
volume is not approved for use. Never use
fuel 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). Using unapproved fuel may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
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Do not use fuel containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
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Do not add oil to fuel.
Important:
To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with fuel
less than 30 days old; run the machine dry before
storing it for more than 30 days.
Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers
with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol,
or isopropanol.
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 the entire exhaust system
in place and in proper working condition.
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 fuel-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer, and fuel the equipment
with the wheels on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a truck or
trailer from 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.
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
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Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
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Keep your face away from the nozzle and the fuel
tank or conditioner opening.
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Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
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