BEFORE OPERATION
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity: 0.26 US gal (1 .O 1)
Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the
engine has been running, allow it to cool. Refer to page 55 for fuel
recommendations and page 91 for information about oxygenated fuels.
Remove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if
the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not
overfill; there should be no fuel in the filler neck. After refueling,
tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when
handling fuel.
l Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
l Handle fuel only outdoors.
i l Wipe up spills immediately.
Never refuel the mower inside a building where gasoline fumes may
reach flames or sparks. Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot
lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental damage.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered
under warranty.
FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL FILLER
NECK
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