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Filling the Fuel Tank
DANGER
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.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
• 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.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• 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.
• 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 the fuel vapors. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Always place fuel containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• 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.
• When practical, remove equipment from
the truck or trailer and fuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then fuel
such equipment with a portable container
rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
• 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.
WARNING
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 face away from the nozzle and
fuel tank or conditioner bottle opening.
• Avoid contact with skin; wash off spills
with soap and water.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and shut
off the engine.
2.
Allow the engine to cool.
3.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure
10).
1. Fuel-tank cap
4.
Fill the tank with fuel until the level is just inside
the mesh filter basket.
Do not fill into the filler neck of the tank.
Important:
Do not fill the tank more above
the filler mesh because the fuel needs room
to expand.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Figure 10
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