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NotTaR of small Gasoline Engines and Rotary Lawn Mowers : Where to buy gasoline
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Your nearest auto service station will sell you small quantities of gasoline.
As noted in the section: SAFETY, you must use an approved
gasoline safety can which will be red in color. These come in sizes from 1 to
5 gallons or more and may be made of plastic or metal. A convenient size is 2
to 2-1/2 gallons. The fuel tank on a typical walk-behind mower will be
between 1/4 and 1/2 gallon.
WARNING: When filling your gas can, place it on the ground a few feet
from your vehicle - never fill it inside the trunk or truck-bed. See
the section: Where to fill gas can.
However, a gallon of gas goes a long way with a walk-behind lawn mower. I
don't have exact numbers but a gallon will probably do several acres of
mowing (assuming you aren't chopping foot high grass!).
If you must transport gasoline in a vehicle, make sure the container is
secured in an upright position and tightly capped (both the filler spout
and vent openings). Provide adequate ventilation so there can be no
possibility of fume buildup in the trunk or passenger compartment.