Fuel - Honda GOLDWING GL1500 Owner's Manual

MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)
FUEL
Automatic Fuel ON-OFF
Fuel will flow to the carburetors only when the engine is started
or is running. A check valve in the fuel pump shuts off fuel flow
when the engine is turned off.
Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity is 24.0 f (5.3 Imp gal, 6.3 US gal). Insert
the ignition key and turn it clockwise to open the fuel strainer
compartment. Turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise to
remove it.
Ignition Key
Fuel Strainer
Compartment
Fuel Tank Cap
Use low-lead or unleaded petrol with an Octane nuumber of 91
or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture.
Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. Use of a lower
octane petrol can cause persistent "pinking" or heavy "spark
knock" (a metallic rapping noise) which, if severe, can lead to
engine damage.
CAUTION:
• If "spark knock" or "pinking" occurs at a steady engine
speed under normal load, change brands of petrol. If spark
knock or pinking persists, consult your authorized Honda
dealer. Failure to do so is considered misuse, and damage
caused by misuse is not covered by Honda's Limited
Warranty.
Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while
operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern, it
simply means your engine is operating efficiently.
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