Fuel - Yamaha EF5500DE Owner's Manual

Fuel

WARNING
9 Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous.
Check "SAFETY INFORMATION" (See page
3) carefully before filling.
9 Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise it may
overflow when the fuel warms up and expands.
9 Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
9 Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of
an open flame.
9 Touch a metal surface on the generator before
refueling to discharge any static electricity.
Sparks could cause fire or explosion.
9 After adding fuel, make sure the fuel tank cap
is tightened securely.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Place the generator on a level surface.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
4. Check the fuel level.
5. If low, fill the tank with fuel.
NOTICE
9 Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean,
dry, soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
9 Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts.
9 If foreign materials enter the fuel tank, they
may clog the fuel line. Be sure the fuel tank fil-
ter is installed before adding fuel.
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