Fuel - Honda EB12D Owner's Manual

Fuel
Fuel tank capacity: 38 lit. (IO US gal, 8.4 Imp. gal1
Turn the engine switch ON and check the fuel meter.
Refill the tank to the upper level if necessary. Do not fill the fuel tank above
the upper level mark.
Use ONLY clean high-quality fuel.
Recommended fuel specifications: ASTM D-975-l -D/2-D
Use No. 2-D fuel at temperatures above 20°F (-7OC)
Use No. 1-D fuel at temperatures below 20°F (-7OC)
Use No. 1 -D fuel for all temperatures at altitudes above 5000 ft (1500 m).
Diesel fuel with a cetane rating as low as 40 may be used, but a cetane
rating of 45 is recommended.
Do not use contaminated diesel fuel.
Do not mix different grades of diesel fuels.
Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank.
After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
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Diesel fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Refuel
in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.
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Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is
refueled or where diesel fuel is stored.
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Do not overfill the tank, and make sure the filler cap is securely closed
after refueling.
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Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel vapor may ignite.
If fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
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Use diesel fuel only. Do not use gasoline, kerosene or any other fuel
oils. Do not mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
UPPER LEVEL
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ENGINE
FUEL
ON
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