Honda HRX217K6HYA - Fuel;Ethanol Test

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SERVICE INFORMATION HRX217HYA • HRX217HZA
FUEL/ETHANOL TEST
This test will determine the percent of ethanol in gasoline. Honda engines are approved to run on a content of 10%
ethanol or less.
Follow the directions on the tester shown below.
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Add water
to this line
DO NOT SMOKE OR USE NEAR FLAME
DISCARD GASOLINE SAMPLE IN APPROVED MANNER
Directions:
Step 1
Add water to the
water line.
Step 2
Add gasoline to the
gasoline line.
Step 3
Replace cap and
shake vigorously.
Step 4
Stand vial vertically
with cap upright. Let
stand for 10 minutes.
Step 5
If bubbles remain,
lightly tap vial to
disperse bubbles for
better accuracy..
Step 6
Locate the
gasoline/water
separation line and
read scale. The
separation line will
indicate the
percentage of
alcohol, if present.
35%
40%
45%
50%
Add gasoline
to this line
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
GAS/ALCOHOL TESTER
PN 07AAJ-E85A100
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