SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
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Refueling
Fuel tank capacity: 0.29 US gal (1.1 liter)
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engi ne
has been running, allow it to cool. Refer to page 58 for information
about oxygenated fuels.
Remove the fuel tank cap and
check the fuel level. Refill the tank
if the fuel level is low. Refuel
carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do
not overfill; there should be no
fuel in the filler neck. After
refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap
securely.
Never refuel the mower inside a building where gasoline fumes may
reach flames or sparks. Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot
lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental damage.
Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (page 66).
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" WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and
flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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