Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 33

SERVICE INFORMATION
FUEL/ETHANOL TEST
This test will determine the percent of ethanol in gasoline. Honda engines are approved to run on a content of 10%
ethanol or less.
Follow the directions on the tester shown below.
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GAS/ALCOHOL TESTER
PN 07AAJ-E85A100
2-24
HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
65%
60%
55%
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
Directions:
Step 1
Add water to the
water line.
Step 2
Add gasoline to the
gasoline line.
Step 3
Replace cap and
shake vigorously.
Step 4
Stand vial vertically
with cap upright. Let
stand for 10 minutes.
Step 5
If bubbles remain,
lightly tap vial to
disperse bubbles for
better accuracy .
Step 6
Locate the
gasoline/water
separation line and
read scale. The
separation line will
indicate the
percentage of
alcohol, if present.