Gasolines Containing Alcohol - Honda EG5000X Owner's Manual

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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
e Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwheregasolineisstored.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After
refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.
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Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it's octane rating
is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of "gasohol"
: one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that
contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or
wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for
methanol. Never'use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
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Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of
fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty. Honda cannot endorse
the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet
incomplete.
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Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find out if the fuel contains
alcohol, if i't does, confirm the type and percentage of alcohol used. If you notice
any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol,.
or one that you think contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that you know does not
contain alcohol.
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