Filling the Fuel Tank
Type
Minimum octane rating
Ethanol
Methanol
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether)
Oil
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel
from a reputable source.
Important:
To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel as directed by
the fuel-stabilizer/conditioner manufacturer.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important:
If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
Unleaded gasoline
87 (US) or 91 (research
octane; outside the US)
No more than 10% by volume
None
Less than 15% by volume
Do not add to the fuel
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional
information.
Fill the fuel tank as shown in
Figure 9
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Figure
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