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GENERAL INFORMATION 19 Fuel Requirements: j Fuel Type Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 87. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to detonation or "knocking". The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON) as shown in the table below. Octane Rating Method A. Fuel Tank Cap B. Breather Hose Minimum Rating 87 Antiknock Index (RON + MON) 2 WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Always stop the engine and 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. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely. If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank, wipe it off immediately. CAUTION If engine "knocking" or "pinging" occurs, use a different brand of gasoline of a higher octane rating. If this condition is allowed to continue it can lead to severe engine damage. Gasoline quality is important. Fuels of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may result in unsatisfactory performance. Operating problems that result from the use of poor quality or non-recommended fuel may not be covered under your warranty.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
19
j
A. Fuel Tank Cap
B. Breather Hose
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions. Always
stop the engine and 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.
After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap
is closed securely.
If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank, wipe it
off immediately.
Fuel Requirements:
Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum Antiknock Index of 87. The Antiknock Index is
posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A. The
octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its re-
sistance to detonation or “knocking”. The Antiknock
Index is an average of the Research Octane Num-
ber (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON) as
shown in the table below.
Octane Rating Method
Minimum
Rating
Antiknock Index
(
R
O
N
+
M
O
N
)
2
87
CAUTION
If engine “knocking” or “pinging” occurs,
use a different brand of gasoline of a higher
octane rating. If this condition is allowed to
continue it can lead to severe engine dam-
age.
Gasoline quality is important.
Fuels of low
quality or not meeting standard industry
specifications
may
result
in
unsatisfac-
tory
performance.
Operating
problems
that result from the use of poor quality or
non-recommended fuel may not be covered
under your warranty.