Operating Guide

9
Fuel
DANGER: Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a
well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury. (000105)
DANGER: Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank
past full line. Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling
may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing fire or
explosion, which will result in death or serious
injury. (000214)
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable (where
available; non-ethanol fuel is recommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Stabi-
lize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled entirely prior to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well ventilated area.
3. Clean area around fuel cap.
4. Turn fuel cap slowly to remove.
5. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not overfill.
6. Install fuel cap.
NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before starting unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to prevent gum depos-
its from forming in fuel system parts such as the carbu-
retor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol, ethanol, or methanol) can attract
moisture, which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. See the Storage section.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.