Operation Manual

Gasolines containing alcohol

Gasoline spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light

exposure, temperature and time.

In worst cases, gasoline can be contaminated within 30 days.

Using contaminated gasoline can seriously damage the engine

(carburetor clogged, valve stuck).

Such damage due to spoiled fuel isdisallowed from coverage by the

warranty.

To avoidthis please strictly follow these recommendations:

If long storage (more than 30 days) is foreseen, drain fuel tank and

carburetor (see page ).

To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified fuel container.

Only use specified gasoline (see page ).

Use fresh and clean gasoline.

If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure its

octane

rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda.

There are two types of ‘‘gasohol’’: one containing ethanol, and the

other containing methanol.

Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol.

Do not use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol (methyl or

wood alcohol) and that does not also contain co-solvents and

corrosion inhibitors for methanol.

Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting

from the use of gasoline that contains more alcohol than

recommended is not covered under the warranty.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a

particular gasoline. Switch to a gasoline that you know contains less

than the recommended amount of alcohol.

Before buying gasoline from an unfamiliar station, first determine if

the

gasoline contains alcohol, if it does, find out the type and

percentage of alcohol used.