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Fuel Fire/Explosion Hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat,
sparks, and flames can ignite fuel vapors, which can
become widespread during fueling. A flash fire
and/or explosion could result and cause serious
injury or death. Always use extreme care when
handling fuels. Carefully follow all instructions to
avoid the following conditions which could result in
fuel ignition:
• gas vapor collection inside enclosures
• static electric sparks
• sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or running
engines
• sources of heat (such as a hot engine exhaust)
• open flames, including pilot lights
Always follow these general safety rules when
fueling:
1) Turn engine off and allow to cool for at least two
minutes before removing any fuel tank cap.
Note: A running, or still-hot engine is hot enough to
ignite fuel.
2) Fill fuel tank OUTDOORS – never indoors. Fuel
vapors can ignite if they collect inside, and
enclosure and explosion can result.
3) Stay away from all sources of heat, sparks, and
flames. Do not smoke.
4) Never pump fuel directly into the gas tank at a gas
station – it could cause a static electric spark.
Follow these steps to avoid static electric sparking
during fueling:
Always place container on the ground to be
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filled. Never fill the portable gas container while
it is sitting inside a vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-
up truck bed.
Dissipate static charge from your body before
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beginning the fueling process by touching a
grounded metal object at a safe distance from
fuel sources.
Keep nozzle in contact with container while
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filling. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
WARNING
Operation
5) Clean up fuel spills/splashes immediately.
Wipe up spilled fuel and wait 5 minutes for
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excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
Fuel-soaked rags are flammable and should be
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disposed of properly.
If fuel is spilled on your skin or clothes, change
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clothes and wash skin immediately.
Fill Engine Fuel Tank
Check the gasoline tank level. If needed, fill tank
with fresh unleaded gasoline from a portable container:
1)
Remove engine fuel tank cap.
2)
Add gasoline through the fill opening:
- Use only a UL-approved portable gasoline
container to transfer the gasoline to engine's tank.
- Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Never fill fuel
above the maximum fuel level and into the filter
filler shoulder area.
3) Replace fuel tank cap securely before starting
engine.
4) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in a UL-
approved container.
Maximum Fuel
Level
14
Fill Opening
Filter Filler
Shoulder
Fuel Filler
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