Safe handling of gasoline, Safety – Dixon SpeedZTR 965882301 User Manual

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SAFETY

Safe Handling of Gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition.
Use only approved gasoline container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the

engine running. Allow engine to cool at least

two (2) minutes before refueling.
Never fuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container

where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot

light such as on a water heater or other

appliance.
Before you begin refueling, minimize the risk of

static electricity by touching a metal surface.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always

place containers on the ground away from the

vehicle when filling.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the

truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If

this is not possible, refuel such equipment

with a portable container, rather than from a

gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times until

fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-

open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

immediately.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and

tighten securely.
Do not start the engine near spilled fuel.

Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.

If leaks arise in fuel system, engine must not

be started until problem has been resolved.
Check the fuel level before each use and leave

space for the fuel to expand, as the heat from

the engine and the sun may otherwise cause

the fuel to expand and overflow.

WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system

become very hot during operation.
There is risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system to

cool at least two (2) minutes before

refueling.

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Never fill the fuel tank indoors

WARNING!
The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the

mower deck’s drive belt is removed.

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