Pre-Operation Checks; Fuel - Honda HP250 Owner's Manual

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Check the power carrier on level ground with the engine stopped.
FUEL
Unscrew the fuel tank cap, and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel
level is low. Do not fill above the UPPER LEVEL.
Refill the tank if the fuel level is low.
Use automotive gasoline with a pump octane number
( v) of 86 or
higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher (unleaded is preferred
to minimize combustion chamber deposits).
Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust
or water in the fuel tank.
After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.
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Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the power
carrier is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
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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.
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Do not overfill the tank, and make sure the filler cap is securely closed
after refueling.
UPPER LEVEL
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Tank capacity: 0.9 P (0.24 US gal, 0.20 Imp gal)
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