Fuel Handling; General; Fuel; Fueling - Husqvarna Soff-Cut 150 Operator's Manual

General

WARNING! Running an engine in a confined
!
or badly ventilated area can result in death
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning. Use fans to ensure proper air
circulation when working in trenches or
ditches deeper than one meter.
Fuel and fuel fumes are highly flammable
and can cause serious injury when inhaled
or allowed to come in contact with the skin.
For this reason observe caution when
handling fuel and make sure there is
adequate ventilation.
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
and may contain sparks which can start a
fire. Never start the machine indoors or near
combustible material!
Do not smoke and do not place any hot
objects in the vicinity of fuel.

Fuel

Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
Unleaded gasoline with more than 10% ethanol should not be
used. It may cause starting and/or performance problems. It
may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel
system, as well as posing a fire hazard.
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
Do not use fuel that is older than 30 days. Old fuel can cause
running problems as well as fuel system damage.

Fueling

WARNING! Always stop the engine and let it
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cool for a few minutes before refuelling.
Refuel in a well ventilated area. Never fuel
the machine indoors.
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so
that any excess pressure is released gently.
Never overfill the fuel tank.
Clean the area around the fuel cap.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
Check for fuel leaks.
Negligence may lead to the start of a fire.
Remove the machine from the vehicle and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, refuel the equipment with a
portable container, rather than from a petrol dispenser nozzle.
Use only approved gasoline containers.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle. Always place the
container on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fuelling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
Never start the machine:

FUEL HANDLING

• If you have spilled fuel or engine oil on the machine. Wipe
off the spill and allow the remaining fuel to evaporate.
• If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change
your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in
contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
• If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Disposal

Used engine oil, antifreeze etc. is a health hazard and must
not be disposed of on the ground or in nature; it should always
be disposed of at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location.

Transport and storage

Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no
risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks
or open flames, for example, from electrical machinery,
electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers.
When storing and transporting fuel always use approved
containers intended for this purpose.
Long-term storage
When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must
be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find out where
to dispose of excess fuel.
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