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F F U U E E L L I I N N G G
Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
– Never use an open flame to check fuel level.
– Never smoke or allow flame or spark in vicinity.
– Always proceed in a well-ventilated area.
F F u u e e l l i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e
1. Stop engine and engage the parking brake.
2. Have operator and passenger get off the vehicle. Do not sit or lean
on seat when fuel tank cap is not properly installed.
3. Unscrew slowly the fuel reservoir cap counterclockwise to stabilize
pressure before removing it.
N N O O T T E E : :
A short whistling sound is normal.
4. Insert the spout into the filler neck.
5. Pour fuel slowly so that air can escape from the tank and prevent
fuel flow back. Be careful not to spill fuel.
6. Stop filling after the release of the gas pump nozzle handle and
wait a moment before removing the spout. Do not retract the gas
pump nozzle to put more fuel into the fuel tank. D D o o n n o o t t o o v v e e r r f f i i l l l l . .
7. Reinstall the fuel cap and fully tighten clockwise.
8. Always wipe off any small fuel spillage from the vehicle. If a major
spillage occurs, remove side panels to remove fuel vapors from en-
gine compartment before starting.
9. Before getting on the way don't forget to disengage the parking
brake.
10. Never top up the fuel tank before placing the vehicle in a warm
area. As temperature increases, fuel expands and may overflow.
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