Honda GCV135E Owner's Manual page 10

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This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research octane rating of 91
or higher).
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the
engine has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the
engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames
or sparks.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than
10% ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition,
methanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than
shown above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It
may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel
system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a
fuel with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above are not covered under warranty.
Gasoline spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light
exposure, temperature and time.
In worst cases, gasoline can be contaminated within 30 days.
Using contaminated gasoline can seriously damage the engine
(carburetor clogged, valve stuck).
Such damage due to spoiled fuel is disallowed from coverage by
the warranty.
To avoid this please strictly follow these recommendations:
Only use specified gasoline (see page
Use fresh and clean gasoline.
To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified fuel container.
If long storage (more than 30 days) is foreseen, drain fuel tank
and carburetor (see page
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