Operation; Adding Fuel; Using Stabilizer/Conditioner; Filling The Fuel Tank - Better Outdoor Products Quick Series Operator's Manual

Adding Fuel

Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive
use (85 octane minimum).
Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix
oil with gasoline.
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline
can burn you and others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the
engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add gasoline to
the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty space in
the tank allows gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay away
from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out
of the reach of children. Never buy more than a 30-day
supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust system in place
and in proper working condition.
In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can
be released causing a spark which can ignite the
gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you and others and can damage property.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic
truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the
loss of any static charge.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its
wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a
truck or trailer from a portable container, rather than from
a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
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Operation

Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or container
opening.
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
• Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.
For longer storage, it is recommended that the fuel tank
be drained.
• Cleans the engine while it runs
• Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system,
which causes hard starting
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to
the gas.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of
varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at
all times.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Shut the engine off.
Clean around fuel tank cap and remove the cap. Add
unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank, until the level is
1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler
neck. This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Install fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any gasoline that
may have spilled.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
Oil Level in Engine Maintenance.
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