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Fuel Recommendations
Operating the engine with E85 fuel, an
oil/gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline, or gasoline over
30 days old that has not been stabilized using a fuel
additive, may result in damage to your engine’s
carburetor. Subsequent damage would not be
covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize
combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane.
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or
dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is
explosive under certain conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where
the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the
tank cap is closed properly and securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or
fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the
area is dry before starting the engine.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
WARNING! An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER
allow children to refuel this engine. Gasoline (fuel)
vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel
vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame
many feet away from engine. To prevent injury or
death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
DO NOT use leaded fuel.
Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left over
from last season or stored for long periods.
NEVER mix oil with fuel.
DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood
Alcohol)
Before refueling, allow the engine to cool for two minutes.7.
YBe sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.8.
Clean area around the fuel fill cap and remove the fuel fill cap.
Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel 10.
slowly, being careful to avoid spilling.
NOTE: On tanks with a fuel level indicator, fill the tank
until the fuel reaches the “fuel full” indicator mark. See Fig.
3-4. All other tanks, fill tank until the fuel reaches a ⁄ inch
below the bottom of the filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely. Wipe up spilled 11.
fuel before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start
engine. Move machine away from area of spillage. Avoid
creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
Be sure fuel valve, if present, is open.12.
Electrical Power
DO NOT pull starter rope with engine
running. Doing so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTES: When connecting power cord always connect power
cord to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Fig. 3-5
Determine what type of power source outlet you will be
connecting the power cord to, before you start your engine.
See Engines with Electric Starters instructions in the Operation
Section of this manual.
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