Champion Power Equipment 100133 - Manual (Page 16)

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ENGLISH 100133
ASSEMBLy
Add Fuel Cont’d. Add Fuel
1 . Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol
content of less than 10% by volume .
2 . DO NOT mix oil with fuel .
3 . Clean the area around the fuel cap .
4 . Remove the fuel cap .
5 . Slowly add fuel to the tank . DO NOT OVERFILL .
Fuel can expand after filling . A minimum of
¼ in . (6 .4 mm) of space left in the tank is required
for fuel expansion, more than ¼ in . (6 .4 mm) is
recommended . Fuel can be forced out of the tank
as a result of expansion if it is overfilled, and can
affect the stable running condition of the product .
When filling the tank, it is recommended to leave
enough space for the fuel to expand .
Pouring fuel too fast through the fuel screen may
result in blow back of fuel at the operator while
filling .
WARNING
6 . Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled
fuel .
Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol
blend fuels . When using blended fuels there are
some issues worth noting:
– Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water
than gasoline alone .
– These blends can eventually separate, leaving
water or a watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and
carburetor .
– With gravity-fed fuel supplies, this compromised
fuel can be drawn into the carburetor and cause
damage to the engine and/or potential hazards .
– There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer
that are formulated to work with ethanol blend
fuels .
– Any damages or hazards caused by using
improper fuel, improperly stored fuel, and/
or improperly formulated stabilizers, are not
covered by manufacture’s warranty .
It is advisable to always shut off the fuel supply,
run the engine to fuel starvation and drain the tank
when the equipment is not in use for more than 30
days .
NOTE
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 85 .
Do not mix oil and gasoline .
Fill tank to approximately ¼ in . (6 .4 mm) below the
top of the tank to allow for fuel expansion .
DO NOT pump gas directly into the tank at the gas
station . Use an approved container to transfer the
fuel to the tank .
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors .
DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot .
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank .
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the
fuel tank .
CAUTION