Gasoline Containing Alcohol - Honda BF75D Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated
area with the engine stopped.
Do not smoke or allow flames
or sparks in the area where
the engine is refueled or
where gasoline is stored.
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.
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.
Avoid repeated or prolonged
contact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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GASOLINE CONTAINING
ALCOHOL
If you decide to use a gasoline
containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure
its 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.
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 the fuels containing
'' methanol since evidence of their
suitability is as yet incomplete.
Before buying fuel from an
unfamiliar station, try to find out if
the fuel contains alcohol, if it does,
confirm the type and percentage of
alcohol used. If you notice any
undesirable operating symptoms
while using gasoline that contains
alcohol, or one that you think
contains alcohol, switch to a
gasoline that you know does not
contain alcohol.