FUEL HANDLING
Mixing
• Always
mix the gasoline and oil in a
clean container
intended for fuel.
• Always start by filling half the amount of
the gasoline to be used. Then add the
entire amount of oil, Mix (shake) the fuel
mixture, Add the remaining amount of
gasoline.
• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture
thoroughly
before filling the machine's
fuel tank,
• Do not mix more than one month's sup-
ply of fuel at a time.
• If the machine is not used for some time,
the fuel tank should be emptied and
cleaned.
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ARNING:
The catalytic
con-
verter
muffler gets very hot during
and after use. This also applies
during
idling.
Be aware of the fire
hazard,
especially
when working
near flammable
substances
and/or
vapors.
Fuelling
&
WARNING:
Taking the following
precautions,
will lessen
the risk of
fire:
Do not smoke or place hot objects
near fuel.
Always
shut off the engine before
refueling.
Always
stop the engine
and let it
cool for a few minutes
before refu-
elling.
When refueling,
open the fuel cap
slowly so that any excess pressure
is released
gently.
Tighten
the fuel cap carefully
after
refueling.
Always
move the machine
away
from the refueling
area before
starting.
• Clean the area around
the fuel cap,
Contamination
in the tank can cause
operating
problems.
• Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak-
ing the container
before filling the tank.
in. lOfeet
3 meters)
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