Troy-Bilt TB675 Operation Manual - Page 9

Fueling The Unit, Using The Right Fuel

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USING THE RIGHT FUEL The use of old fuel is the most common cause of performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate, forming acids when stored. ALWAYS use fresh fuel (less than 30 days old). NOTE: Dispose of old fuel according to federal, state and local regulations. Using Blended Fuels If using a blended fuel: • Always use fresh unleaded gasoline • Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an equivalent • Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit WARNING: DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT. It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty. Using Fuel Additives Use a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer or an equivalent, to inhibit corrosion and minimize gum deposits. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel, according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank. FUELING THE UNIT WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area. WARNING: Remove the fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. 1. Position the unit with the fuel cap facing up. 2. Remove the fuel cap. 3. Place the fuel container spout into the fill hole on the fuel tank and fill the tank. NOTE: Do not overfill the tank. 4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled. 5. Reinstall the fuel cap. 6. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel container and the fueling site before starting the engine. 9

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FUELING THE UNIT
1.
Position the unit with the fuel cap facing up.
2.
Remove the fuel cap.
3.
Place the fuel container spout into the fill hole on the fuel tank
and fill the tank.
NOTE:
Do not overfill the tank.
4.
Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
5.
Reinstall the fuel cap.
6.
Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel container and
the fueling site before starting the engine.
USING THE RIGHT FUEL
The use of old fuel is the most common cause of performance
problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Definition of Blended Fuels
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as
ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs
water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil
separate, forming acids when stored. ALWAYS use fresh fuel (less
than 30 days old).
NOTE:
Dispose of old fuel according to federal, state and local
regulations.
Using Blended Fuels
If using a blended fuel:
•
Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
•
Use the fuel additive STA-BIL
®
or an equivalent
•
Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit
Using Fuel Additives
Use a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer or an
equivalent, to inhibit corrosion and minimize gum deposits. Add 0.8
oz. (23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel, according to the
instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to
the unit's fuel tank.
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited
vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it
to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while
filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance
from the area.
WARNING:
Remove the fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap
securely in place.
WARNING:
Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor
area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating
a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine
until fuel vapors dissipate.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT.
It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10%
ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty.