Refueling; Engine Oil; Ambient Temperature - Honda GX25 Manual Del Propietário

REFUELING

Recommended Fuel
U nleaded gasoline
U.S. Pu m p octane rating 86 or higher
Except U.S. Research octane rating 91 or higher
Pu m p octane rating 86 or higher
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. U nleaded
gasoline produces fe wer engine and spark plug deposits and
extends exhaust syste m life.
G asoline is highly fla m mable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and fla me a way.
Refuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills im mediately.
Fuel can da mage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Da mage caused by spilled
fuel is not covered under the Distributor's Limited W arranty.
N ever use stale or conta minated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture.
A void getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Occasionally you may hear a light ''spark knock'' or ''pinging''
(metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads. This is
no cause for concern.
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under
normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging
persists, see an authorized Honda servicing dealer.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can
cause engine da mage.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is
considered misuse, and the Distributor's Limited W arranty does
not cover parts da maged by misuse.
1. Check the fuel level by looking through the translucent fuel tank.
2. If the fuel level is low, refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
engine stopped. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool.
Standard/Pump type:
FUEL FILLER CAP
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Tiller type:
MAXIMUM
FUEL LEVEL
To refuel, rest the engine on the ground with the fuel filler cap
facing up, as shown. Re m ove the fuel filler cap, and fill the tank
with gasoline to the botto m of the filler neck. Refuel carefully to
avoid spilling fuel. Do not overfill. There should be no fuel in the
filler neck. After refueling, tighten the fuel filler cap securely.
N ever refuel the engine inside a building where gasoline fu mes
may reach fla mes or sparks. Keep gasoline a way fro m appliance
pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environ mental
da mage. Wipe up spills im mediately.
For information regarding oxygenated fuels, please refer to page
17 .

ENGINE OIL

Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke auto m otive detergent oil.
Recommended Oil
Use 4-stroke m otor oil that
meets or exceeds the
require ments for API service
classification SJ, SL, or
equivalent. Always check the
API service label on the oil
container to be sure it includes
the letters SJ, SL, or equivalent.
S AE 10W-30 is reco m mended for general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used when the average te m perature in
your area is within the indicated range.
Standard/Tiller type:
The reco m mended operating range of this engine is
(23°F to 104°F).
Pump type:
The reco m mended operating range of this engine is 5°C to 40°C
(41°F to 104°F).
ENGLISH
SAE Viscosity Grades

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

5°C to 40°C
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