2. Check the fuel level.
Use automotive unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 91 or
higher (a Pump Octane Number of 86 or higher).
Never use gasoline that is stale, contaminated, or mixed with oil.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is 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 engine is refueled or
where gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck).
After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
Gasoline substitutes are not recommended; they may be harmful to fuel
system components.
NOTE:
Gasoline spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light exposure,
temperature and time. In worst cases, gasoline can be contaminated within 30
days.
Using contaminated gasoline can seriously damage the engine (carburetor
clogged, valve stuck).
Such damage due to spoiled fuel is disallowed from coverage by the warranty.
To avoid this please strictly follow these recommendations:
• Only use specified gasoline.
• Use fresh and clean gasoline.
• To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified fuel container.
• If long storage (more than 30 days) is foreseen, drain fuel tank and carburetor
(see page 64).
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