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Alcohol content can play a major role in performance issues related to small engines.
The blending of alcohol with gasoline can in some areas be inconsistent with alcohol content sometimes
being higher than the desired 10%
To check the alcohol contest of fuel, there are a variety of test devices to assist with this.
This kit, available from Kohler allows the user to quickly and effectively test fuel for alcohol content.
To check alcohol content, add water to the tester, up to the water line.
Then add gasoline up to the neck of the tester.
Put on the cap and shake.
The water will mix with the alcohol while the gas and the water will remain separated.
Set aside for a couple minutes and then note where the water/fuel separation line is.
Compare that separation line to the line on the tester.
This will indicate the percentage of alcohol in the fuel.
Ideally this should be 10%.
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