HONDA GX160 - Manual (Page 6)

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REFUELING
Recommended Fuel
ENGINE OIL
Recommended Oil
Oil Level Check
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
OIL FILL HOLE
(bottom edge)
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
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Unleaded gasoline
U. S.
Except U. S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher
Research octane rating 91 or higher
Pump octane rating 86 or higher
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
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 is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Refuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled
fuel is not covered under the Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel.
Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot lights, barbecues,
electric appliances, power tools, etc.
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental
damage. Wipe up spills immediately.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for
API service classification SJ or later (or equivalent). Always check
the API service label on the oil container to be sure it includes the
letters SJ or later (or equivalent).
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor’s Limited
Warranty.
Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the
dipstick, fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit mark
(bottom edge of the oil fill hole). Do not overfill.
Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as shown,
but do not screw it in, then remove it to check the oil level.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level
position.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in
your area is within the indicated range.
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