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GENERAL INFORMATION 41 WARNING HAZARD Refueling without following proper precautions. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When refueling, do not smoke. Turn the ignition key to "OFF". Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Never fill the tank completely to the top! Heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vent in the tank cap. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely. If gasoline is spilled on the rear fender wipe it off immediately. Fuel Requirements: 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 Antiknock Index (RON + MON) 2 Minimum Rating 87 j NOTICE 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 nonrecommended fuel may not be covered under your warranty. Fuel Type Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in areas of the U.S. and Canada which are required to sell such reformulated fuels as part of a strategy to reduce exhaust emissions. Fuels Containing Oxygenates

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
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Refueling without following proper precau-
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
A fire or explosion can cause severe injury
or death.
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When refueling, do not smoke. Turn the igni-
tion key to “OFF”. Make sure the area is well
ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a
pilot light.
Never fill the tank completely to the top! Heat
may cause the fuel to expand and overflow
through the vent in the tank cap.
After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap
is closed securely.
If gasoline is spilled on the rear fender 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.
Minimum
Octane Rating Method
Rating
(RON + MON)
Antiknock
Index
2
87
NOTICE
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 unsatisfactory
performance. Operating problems that result
from the use of poor quality or nonrecom-
mended fuel may not be covered under your
warranty.
Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alco-
hols and ethers) especially in areas of the U.S. and
Canada which are required to sell such reformu-
lated fuels as part of a strategy to reduce exhaust
emissions.