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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
FULL
FUELTANK CAP
FUELGAUGE UPPERLIMIT MARK
UPPER
LIMIT
EMPTY
FUELGAUGE
TETHER
(CALIFORNIA
TYPE)
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no morethan 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline oran oil/ gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water inthe f uel tank.
This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
After refueling, reinstall the fuel tank cap securely.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems.It may also
damage metal, rubber,and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performanceproblems that result from using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greaterthan shown a bove
are not covered under warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequentor intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGEchapter (page ) for
additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
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