Tecumseh Products VSK90 Operator Manual - Page 7
Filling Fuel Tank, Check the Following Equipment
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C. Filling Fuel Tank ! WARNING An adult should fuel this 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 engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling. 2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area. 3. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. See Figure 7. 4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing. 5. Replace anti-splash fuel fill cap securely and 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. NOTES Remove and discard white plastic fuel tank insert, if provided. See Figure 8. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 9. 6. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open. See Figure 10. D. Check the Following Equipment NOTE Be sure equipment is in neutral before attempting to start (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 1. Be sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in "ON", "RUN" or "START" position. 2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see manufacturer's instructions), is open. Turn counterclockwise to "ON" position. See Figure 10. 3. Check engine and equipment before each operation for loose nuts, bolts and attachments; keep these items tightened. Figure 8. Fuel Cap Insert Symbol Front View Bottom View Figure 9. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "Open" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise to "Off" Position Figure 10. Fuel Valve Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5