North Star 1572081 Owner's Manual

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18Always follow these general safety rules whenfueling:1) Turn pressure washer off and allow to cool for at leasttwo minutes before removing any fuel cap.Note: A running or still-hot engine is hot enough toignite fuel.2) Fill fuel tank OUTDOORS – never indoors. Fuelvapors can ignite if they collect inside and enclosureand explosion can result.3) Stay away from all sources of heat, sparks, andflames. Do not smoke.4) Never pump fuel directly into the gas tank at a gasstation – it could cause a static electric spark. Followthese steps to avoid static electric sparking duringfueling: Use an approved portable container to transferfuel to the pressure washer's tank. (A portablecontainer made of metal or conductive plastic ispreferred because it dissipates charge to groundmore readily.) Always place container on the ground to be filled.Never fill the portable gas container while it issitting inside a vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-uptruck bed. Dissipate static charge from your body beforebeginning the fueling process by touching agrounded metal object at a safe distance fromfuel sources. Keep nozzle in contact with container while filling.Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.5) Clean up fuel spills/splashes immediately. If possible, move the pressure washer away fromspilled fuel on the ground. Wipe up spilled fuel and wait 5 minutes forexcess fuel to evaporate before starting engine. Fuel soaked rags are flammable and should bedisposed of properly. If fuel is spilled on your skin or clothes, changeclothes and wash skin immediately.Fill Engine Fuel TankCheck the gasoline tank level. If needed, fill tank withfresh unleaded gasoline from a portable container:1) Remove engine gas cap.2) Add gasoline through the fill opening:- Use only a UL-listed portable gasoline container totransfer the gasoline to engine's tank.- Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least1/2" of empty space below the fill neck to allow forfuel expansion.3) Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.4) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed container.Inspect Fuel System/Check for LeaksInspect the engine fuel system and check for leaks beforestarting pressure washer and before each use.Do not start pressure washer until all needed repairshave been completed.WARNING: Fuel Leak HazardGasoline fuel is highly explosive and fuelleaks can result in fire or explosions. Youcan be burned and seriously injured if thefuel system is not properly hooked up orthere is a fuel leak when you start theengine.Inspect the entire fuel system. Look for: signs of leaks or deterioration chafed or spongy fuel hose loose connections loose or missing fuel hose clamps damaged fuel tank defective gasoline shut-off valveInspect Spray SystemAlways inspect spray system for damage and leaksbefore each use. Do not start pressure washer until allneeded repairs have been completed.