Safety Precautions
Most fuels are highly flammable. Observe the following precautionary practices to reduce the possibility of a serious accident:
•Always refuel the unit in an open, well ventilated area away from sparks or open flames.
•Shut the engine off before attempting to fuel the machine. Never refuel a unit while it is running.
•Under certain circumstances a static charge can develop and ignite the fuel. Make sure that you are standing on the ground when filling the fuel tanks.
•If you are filling the fuel tanks from a service vehicle, make sure to connect the service vehicles ground cable to the machine before beginning the fueling process.
•Keep the fuel nozzle in constant contact with the rim of the machines fuel tank.
•When filling a portable gas container, always place it on the ground. Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, truck,
•To avoid static sparks when using a portable fuel container, only fill the container when it is positioned on the ground and keep the fuel container nozzle in contact with the tank opening during filling.
•Make sure to move the unit from the transport truck or trailer and only refuel the unit on the ground, using an approved container.
•Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
•Store fuel in an approved container and keep out of the reach of children.