Operation
Recommended Gasoline
Fill fuel tank on level ground. See Fuel
Recommendations in the Specications section for
additional gasoline information.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overll fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the ller neck. The empty space in the
tank allows gasoline to expand. Overlling may result
in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission
system.
DANGER
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
ammable and vapors are explosive.
A re or explosion from gasoline can burn you,
others, and cause property damage.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground, in
an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe
up any gasoline that spills.
• Never rell the fuel tank or drain the machine
indoors or inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do Not ll the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the body of the
tank is full but fuel does not ll the neck of
the tank. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open ame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never
buy more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do Not operate without entire exhaust system
in place and in proper working condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark which
can ignite gasoline vapors. A re or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and cause
property damage.
• Always place gasoline containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before lling.
• Do Not ll gasoline 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.
• When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its 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
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times
until fueling is complete.
WARNING
Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors has caused cancer
in laboratory animals. Failure to use caution may
cause serious injury or illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas
tank/container opening.
• Keep away from eyes and skin.
• Never siphon by mouth.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benets:
• Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 30 days or
less. For longer storage it is recommended that
the fuel tank be drained.
• Cleans the engine while it runs.
• Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting Add the
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