Husqvarna MZ54ROPS Owner Manual - Page 17

CONTROLS Fuel Tank WARNING! Fill to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not add too much gasoline. Wipe off spilled oil or fuel. Do not keep, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. There is a risk for burns if touched. Let engine and exhaust system to cool before refueling. Read the safety instructions before refueling. The capacity for the tank is five gallons. Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage and keep the cap correctly tightened. The engine will run on a minimum of 87-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. See Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. Do not use E85 alcohol based fuel. Damage to the engine and components can occur. When operating in temperatures below 32°F, use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to insure good cold weather starting. WARNING! Gasoline is very flammable. Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors (see the safety section). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience shows that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system must be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel the next season. See Storage for more information. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damage can occur. 17