2. Fuel supply
WARNING:
When supplying the fuel, be sure to observe the following instructions to prevent ignition or fire:
●
Fuel supply must be made in a place free of fire. Never bring the fire (smoking, etc.) near to the place of fuel supply.
–
Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool down before fuel supply.
–
Refuel on flat surface. Do not refuel on unstable or bad ventilated place.
–
Refuel in good light and visibility.
–
Refuel at open clear place.
–
Open the fuel tank cap full of fuel slowly. The fuel may sprout out under internal pressure.
–
Take care not to spill the fuel. Any spilled fuel must be wiped clean.
–
Do not fuel more than necessary.
–
Carry out fuel supply in a well-ventilated place.
–
Handle the fuel with care.
●
Fuel sticking to the skin or entering an eye may cause allergies or irritation. When any physical abnormality is detected, consult the medical
–
specialist immediately.
Storage period of fuel
Fuel should be used up within a period of 4 weeks, even if it is kept in a special container in a well-ventilated shade.
If a special container is not used or if the container is not covered, fuel may deteriorate in one day.
Storage of machine and refill tank
Keep the machine and tank at a cool place free from direct sunshine.
●
Never keep the fuel in the cabin or trunk.
●
Fuel
The engine is a 4-stroke engine. Be sure to use an automobile gasoline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline).
Points for Fuel
Never use a gasoline mixture which contains engine oil. Otherwise, it will cause excessive carbon accumulation or mechanical troubles.
●
Use of deteriorated fuel will cause irregular startup.
●
When refueling the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and make sure that the engine cools down.
Refuelling method
Loosen the tank cap a little so that there will be no difference in atmospheric pressure.
●
Detach the tank cap, and refuel, discharging air by tilting the fuel tank so that the refuel port will be oriented upward. (Never refill fuel full to the
●
oil refill port.)
After refueling, securely tighten the tank cap.
●
If there is any flaw or damage on the tank cap, replace it.
●
The tank cap will wear. Replace the tank cap every two to three years.
●
14