INITIAL USE INSTRUCTIONS
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use gasoline that is stale, contaminated, or mixed with oil. Avoid getting
dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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 and leaded
gasoline are not covered under the Distributor Limited Warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent basis, refer to the fuel section of
"STORAGE" chapter (see page 77) for additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.
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