10
FUEL HANDLING
PROPER FUEL
Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk
of injury and property damage:
- Use extreme care in handling gasoline. It is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
- Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
- Use only approved gasoline containers.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool a minimum of 3
minutes before refueling.
- Never fuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or other appliances.
- Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
when filling.
- Remove the
2500
from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel the equipment with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
- Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
- If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
- Never overfill fuel tank. Always wipe off any spilled
fuel or oil. Replace fuel cap and tighten
The Honda engine is certified to operate on automotive un
-
leaded gasoline with a pump octane rating (M+R) of
87
or
higher. Fuel tank capacity is 1.7 gallon (6.5 liter).
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine
stopped
.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more
than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use gasoline containing
methanol.
Use of fuels with an ethanol content of more than 10% (E10)
may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system, as
well as posing a fire hazard.
Do not use fuel that is older than 30 days. Old fuel can cause
running problems as well as fuel system damage.
The engine will not operate on gasoline
marketed as E-85 (85% ethanol)
OIL HANDLING
WARNING
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose
of used oil properly. Do not discard with household
waste. Check with your local authorities, service
center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility.
NOTICE
ENGINE OIL
Oil Recommendation
The engine holds approximately 1.2 quart (1.1 liter) when
changing oil.
- Use a 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class
SE or higher grade.
- Do not use special additives.
- Choose a viscosity according to the table below.
Please read the enclosed Honda Operator’s Manual for com-
plete oil information.
HYDROSTATIC TRANS OIL
Mobil DTE 26
hydraulic oil or equivalent (20W with viscosity
of 68)
