Fuel - Honda 1989 PACIFIC COAST PC800 Owner's Manual

MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)

FUEL

Automatic Fuel ON-OFF
Fuel will flow to the carburetors ony when the engine is
started or is running.
Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity is 16.0 ltrs (4.2 US gal). Insert the ignition key
and turn it clockwise to open the fuel filler compartment. Turn
the fuel tank cap counterclockwise to remove it
Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump
octane number of 86 or higher, or that has a research
octane number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service
station normally displat the octane number.
We recomend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces
fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life
of exhaust components.
Never use stale or contminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline
mixture. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause persistant "pinging" or
heavy "spark knock" (a metallic rapping noise) which if severe,
can lead to engine damage.
CAUTION:
If "spark plug" knock or "pinging" occurs at a steady engine
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speed under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If
spark knock or pining persists, consult your authorised
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 experiance 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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