3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK FUEL LEVEL Inspection:
Unscrew the fuel cap. Check the fuel level.
Refueling:
Use any regular grade automotive gasoline (unleaded gasoline is preferred) with a
pump octane rating of 86 or’higher. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture. Prevent dirt,
dust or water from entering the fuel tank.
CAUTION: Gasoline substitutes are not recommended: they may be harmfull to the
fuel system components.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 3.5 Q (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp. gal.)
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* Gasoline is extremely flammable and 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 snow thrower is
being refueled or where gasoline is stored.
* Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
Make sure the area is dry of spilled fuel before starting the engine. 4
* DQ not overfill the tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refuel-
ing, make sure the fuel cap is closed securely.
* Do not refuel in snow because snow will get into fuel tank and cause engine
malfunction.
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