MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
FUEL Fuel tank capacity: 24.6 liters, 6.5 gallons
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Refueling Remove the cap on the tank and check the fuel level. Refuel carefully to avoid
overfilling or spilling fuel. There should be no fuel in the filler neck.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured.
When refueling:
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Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
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Refuel only outdoors.
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Wipe up spills immediately.
Never refuel the mower inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot lights, electric motors, etc.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been
running, allow it to cool. Avoid overfilling the tank or spilling fuel.
Spilled fuel not only creates a fire hazard, it can cause environmental damage.
Wipe up spills immediately. Dispose of gasoline properly.
Fuel Recommendation Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 66 or higher.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline
produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixtures. Avoid getting
dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Occasionally, you may hear light “spark knock” or “pinging” (a metallic rapping
noise) when operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern.
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, the
engine can be damaged. Try using fresh gasoline in the tank or change brands of
gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, contact your authorized Honda
Commercial Mower dealer.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine
damage. This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
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