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Fuel and Lubricant
NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor per- formance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual.
fuel statement
WARNING
Alternative fuels, such as
Gasoline: Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl
Two Stroke Oil: Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds
IMPORTANT
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30 days and oil with fuel stabi- lizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as
Handling Fuel
WARNING DANGER
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.
■■Use an approved fuel container. ■■DO NOT smoke near fuel.
■■DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.
■■Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. ■■NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!
■■DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. ■■DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
■■Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling.
■■Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. ■■Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine.
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