Fuel recommendations, 31 servicing your generator – HONDA EP2500CX User Manual
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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
FULL
FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL GAUGE
UPPER LIMIT MARK
UPPER
LIMIT
EMPTY
FUEL GAUGE
TETHER
(CALIFORNIA
TYPE)
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.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
After refueling, reinstall the fuel tank cap securely.
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.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGE
chapter (page
) for
additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
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