Fuel Recommendations - Honda WT40 Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR PUMP
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental damage. Wipe up
spills immediately.
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 under the Distributor's Limited
Warranty.

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10% ethanol
(E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must contain cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors.
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 performance problems that result from using a fuel with
percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are not covered
under warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis, please
refer to the fuel section of the STORAGE chapter (page 42) for additional
information regarding fuel deterioration.
Never use gasoline that is stale, contaminated, or mixed with oil. Avoid getting
dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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