Owner's Manual

FUEL

RECOMMENDATIONS

Use unleaded gasoline with

pump octane rating of

or higher.

This engine

certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded

gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends

exhaust system life.

Never use

stale

or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.

Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

Occasionally you ma hear

light "spark knock" or "ping-ing"

(metallic rapping noiseywhile operating under heavy loads. This

cause for concern.

If spark knock or pin Ing occurs

steady engine speed, under

normal load, change

rands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging

persists, see an authorized Honda generator dealer.

Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause

engine damage.

Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging

misuse,

and the Distributor's Limited Warrantydoes not cover parts damaged

misuse.