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IFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION
REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES:
Are certified to operate on regular un-
leaded gasoline.
Includethe
following
emission control system(s):
EM, TWC
(if so equipped).
Include any user ad-
justable features-therefore
no other ad-
justments are needed.
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ARNING: Experiences in-
dicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or
those using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation
of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
NOTE: To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system must be emptied be-
fore storage for 30 days or longer.
Start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty, Use the carburetor bowl
drain to empty residual gasoline
from the float chamber.
Use fresh
fuel next season, See the Storage
section in this manual for additional
information,
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
1. Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,
clean, unleaded regular, unleaded
premium, or reformulated automo-
tive gasoline.
DO NOT use leaded
gasoline.
Make sure that the con-
tainer you pour the gasoline from is
clean and free from rust or other for-
eign particles.
Never use gasoline
that may be stale from long periods
of storage in the container.
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ARNING: Gasoline is flam-
mable. Always use caution
when handling or storing
gasoline.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow
thrower is running, when it is hot, or
when snow thrower is in an en-
closed area,
Keep away from open flame or an
electrical spark and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank,
Never fill the tank completely,
Fill
the tank to within 1/4"-1/2"
from the
top to provide space for expansion
of fuel,
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and
use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled
fuel before stating the engine,
Store gasoline in a clean, approved
container and keep the cap in place
on the container.
TO STOP ENGINE
To stop engine, move the throttle con-
trol lever to "STOP" position and re-
move key. Keep the key in a safe
place. The engine will not start without
the key.
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