Before Operation Safety (continued)
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container operating at all times
until fueling is complete.
Performing Daily Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the Each Use/Daily procedures listed in the
Maintenance Schedule.
Fuel
Fuel Specifications
Capacity
Type
Minimum octane rating
Ethanol
Methanol
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
Oil
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel from a reputable source.
To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel as directed
by the fuel-stabilizer/conditioner manufacturer.
3460-879A
2.0 L (0.59 US gallons)
Unleaded gasoline
87 (US) or 91 (research octane; outside the US)
No more than 10% by volume
None
Less than 15% by volume
Do not add to the fuel
IMPORTANT
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Operation: Before Operation