Tecumseh LV148XA, LV148EA Filling Fuel Tank, Front View Bottom View, To OFF Position, Shown

! WARNING

C. Filling Fuel Tank

An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this

engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:

1.Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.

2.Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.

3.Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. See Figure 7 on page 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

4.Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing.

5.Replace anti-splash fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine. Move machine away from area of spillage. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone.

NOTE

Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 10.

6. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open. See Figure 11.

Front View

Bottom View

Figure 10. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s)

	Fuel
	Tank
Fuel Valve
“OPEN”	Turn Valve Clockwise
Position
	To “OFF” Position
Shown
Figure 11. Fuel Valve Positions

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