expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer engine life.
NOTE: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
NOTE: Do not use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more the 10% ethanol, premium gasoline or white gas. Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system.
NOTE: Do not use gasoline that has been stored since the last mowing season or longer.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig 5 & 6).
FIGURE 5
(Honda Engines Only)
FUEL TANK CAP | RECOIL STARTER |
| HANDLE |
| AIR CLEANER |
DIPSTICK, | SPARK PLUG |
OIL FILL, | |
AND DRAIN |
|
G1113
MUFFLER
FIGURE 6
(Kawasaki Engines Only)
2.Remove the cap from the tank.
3.Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Do not fill into the filler neck.
NOTE: Do not fill the tank more than 1/4” (6 mm) from the top of the tank because the gasoline must have room to expand.
4.Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline
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