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In
order to fill your tank properly while
pro-
tecting
the environment. please follow
this
refueling procedure
carefully:
•
Turn
off
the
ignition.
•
Unscrew fuel
filler
cap and remove.
•
Insert
the fuel
nozzle from
the
gasoline
pump
into the fuel filler neck as far as
it
w
ill
go.
•
When filling your
tank,
select a
medium
refueling rate
so
that the nozzle
switches
off
automatica
lly w
hen
the tank is ful
l.
dil::-.
As soon as the correctly oper-
~
ated nozzle switches off auto-
matically for the first time, the tank
is full- Do not try
to
add more fuel,
because fuel may spill
out.
In
addi-
tion,
the expansion space in the fuel
tank
will be filled - causing the fuel
to
overflow
when
it becomes warm
and pollute
the
environment.
•
Aher filling your tank, twist the
fuel
filler
cap clockwise until you
hear
a definite click.
To
avoid fuel
spilling
or evaporating
from
the
f
uel
tank
always close fuel
filler
cap properly
and completely.
Note
Running your engine while refuelling
may
cause vapors
to
escape or
even fuel
to spill
out of the
tank.
This
would
then
shut
off
the
fuel nozzle before
the tank is full.
TIPS
AND
ADVICE
Filling a portable fuel container
in exeptional cases
~WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and per-
sonal injury when filling
a
fuel con-
tainer for a lawn mower or snow
blower, etc. please remember:
•
Never fill a portable fuel con-
tainer leaving it
still in
the luggage
compartment or on top of the car.
Static electricity can build up
while filling and can ignite fuel va-
pors causing a fire. Always place
a portable fuel container on the
ground before filling.
•
Always keep
the fuel
pump
nozzle completely inside
the
por-
table
container before and during
filling to help prevent static elec-
tricity d
i
scharge and fire.
•
Never spill fuel
insi
de the lug-
gage compartment or vehicle inte-
rior.
Fuel vapors are highly
flam-
mable and can cause fire and seri-
ous burns.
• Always observe local and state
(provincal) laws regarding the use,
storage and
transportation
of such
containers.
•
Make certain
the fuel
container
meets industry
standards
(ANSI
I
ASTM
F852-86).
FILLING
YOUR
TANK
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