Safety Rules and Information

Fuel and Maintenance

Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

 

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or

 

 

any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated.

 

Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before

 

operation begins.

 

 

Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers

 

approved for fuel.

 

Only operate this unit outdoors andReproduction

 

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Enclosed Areas

away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

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