Fuel Recommendations; Adding Fuel; Electrical Power - MTD 179cc Notice D'utilisation

Fuel Recommendations

CAUTION:
Operating the engine with
E15 or E85 fuel, an oil/gasoline mixture,
gasoline over 30
dirty gasoline, or
days old
that has not been stabilized using a fuel
additive, may result in damage to your engine's
carburetor. Subsequent damage would
covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low
leaded to minimize combustion chamber
deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline
with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an
oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid
getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO
NOT use E15 or E85 gasoline.
WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and is explosive under
certain conditions.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area where the
engine is refueled or where gasoline is
stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After
refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed
properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling.
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any
fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry
before starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with
skin or breathing of vapor.
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Adding Fuel

WARNING!
engine. NEVER allow children to refuel
this engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are
highly flammable and can explode. Fuel
vapors can spread and be ignited by a
spark or flame many feet away from
not
be
engine. To prevent injury or death from
fuel fires, follow these instructions:
•
• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER
use fuel left over from last season or
stored for long periods.
• NEVER mix oil with fuel.
• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol
(Wood Alcohol)
1. Before refueling, allow the engine to cool
for two minutes.
2. YBe sure engine is outdoors and in a well-
ventilated area.
3. Clean area around the fuel fill cap and
remove the fuel fill cap.
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE
container, add fuel slowly, being careful to
avoid spilling.
5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
Wipe up spilled fuel before starting
engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start
engine. Move machine away from area
of spillage. Avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
6. Be sure fuel valve, if present, is open.
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Electrical Power

An adult should fuel this
NOTES:
DO NOT use leaded fuel.
connect power cord to switch box on engine
first; then into outlet. See Figure 3-3.
Determine what type of power source outlet
you will be connecting the power cord to, before
you start your engine. See Engines with Electric
Starters instructions in the Operation Section of
this manual.
WARNING!
DO NOT pull starter rope
with engine running. Doing so may
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
CAUTION:
The extension cord can be
must
any length, but be rated for 15
amps at 125 volts, grounded and rated
for outdoor use.
When connecting power cord always
Figure 3-3