ETHANOL: (Ethyl or Grain Alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up to 10% etha-
nol by volume.
MTBE: (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up to 15%
MTBE by volume.
METHANOL: (Methyl or Wood Alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up to 5% metha-
nol by volume, as long as it also contains cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system.
Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by vol-
ume may cause starting and/or performance prob-
lems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic
parts of your fuel system.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions, creating
the potential for serious burns. Turn the igni-
tion switch off. Do not smoke. Make sure the
area is well ventilated and free from any
source of flame or sparks; this includes any
appliance with a pilot light.
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Place the engine on level surface before fueling.
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Remove the fuel tank cap.
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Slowly pour fuel into the tank through the fuel
strainer.
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Close the tank cap securely.
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