English-19CONTROLS5. RefuelingRead the Safety Instructions before refueling.The machine has one fuel tank, just behindthe seat. The tank volume is 5.4 gallons(20.4 liters).The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix).Environmentally adapted alkylate gasolinecan be used beneficially. See also TechnicalData concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel isnot allowed.When operating in temperatures below 32° F.(0° C.), use fresh, clean winter grade gasolineto help insure good cold weather starting.Make sure the fuel cap is properly tightenedand the gasket is not damaged.WARNING!Gasoline is highly flammable.Observe caution and fill thetank outdoors(see the safety instructions).WARNING!The engine and the exhaustsystem, become very hotduring operation.Risk for burns if touched.Allow engine and exhaustsystem to cool at least two (2)minutes.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONExperience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol ormethanol) can attract moisture whichleads to separation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gas candamage the fuel system of an enginewhile in storage. To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should beemptied before storage of 30 days orlonger. Drain the gas tank, start theengine and let it run until the fuel linesand carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuelthe next season. See StorageInstructions for additional information.Never use engine or carburetor cleanersin the fuel tank or permanent damagemay occur.WARNING!Fill to bottom of filler neck. Donot overfill. Wipe off anyspilled oil or fuel. Do not store,spill or use gasoline near anopen flame.8011-761Fuel tank