Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If you have the red Midwest gas can with the Quick-Flow spout kit and red safety lock button, here's the proper way to use it:
To Pour Gas
Remove the red cap from the end of the spout.
Insert the spout into the fuel tank opening.
Rest the small notch on the spout against the lip of the tank opening.
Push the spout downward against the tank opening. This retracts the spring-loaded nozzle and opens the fuel flow.
Before fuel will flow, press or click in the red safety lock/button. The safety lock must be engaged before each use.
Continue holding the can so the spout remains depressed. Fuel should begin flowing automatically.
When Finished
Lift the can upright.
Remove the spout from the tank opening.
The spring-loaded nozzle should automatically close and stop the flow.
Reinstall the red cap securely on the end of the spout for storage.
If It Won't Pour

Many people miss one of these steps:

The red safety lock must be clicked in first.
The nozzle has to be pushed inward against the tank opening.
The can usually needs to be tilted enough so fuel reaches the spout.
On a new spout, the spring can feel surprisingly stiff.
Releasing Pressure Safely

If the can has been sitting in a hot garage or vehicle and looks swollen, Midwest recommends releasing pressure carefully in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources before pouring.

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