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6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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
more than 5% methanol (methyl
or wood alcohol) and that does
not also contain co-solvents and
corrosion inhibitors for methanol.
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NOTE:
• Fuel system damage or engine
performance problems
resulting from the use of
gasoline that contains more
alcohol than recommended is
not covered under the warranty.
• Before buying gasoline from an
unfamiliar station, first
determine if the gasoline
contains alcohol, if it does, find
out the type and percentage of
alcohol used.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms while
using a particular gasoline.
Switch to a gasoline that you
know contains less than the
recommended amount of
alcohol.
PROPELLER AND COTTER PIN
INSPECTION
WARNING
The propeller blades are thin
and sharp. Careless handling
of the propeller can result in
injury.
When checking the propeller:
• Remove the emergency
stop switch clip to prevent
an accidental start of the
engine.
• Wear heavy gloves.
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