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ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
RODIUS 2006.09
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2211-22ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
1. FUEL SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
Use Only Unleaded Fuel Rated at 89 Octane or Higher ▶
Fuel quality and additives contained in fuel have a significant effect on power output, drivability,
and life of theengine. Fuel with too low an octane number can cause engine knock.
- Use of fuel with an octane number lower than 89 may damage engine and exhaust system.
- To prevent accidental use of leaded fuel, the nozzles for leaded fuel are larger, and will not
fit the fuel filler neck of your vehicle.
Do Not Use Methanol ▶
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.
- Use of methanol may damage the fuel sys-tem.
Vehicle Fueling from Drums or Storage Containers ▶
For safety reasons (particularly when using noncommercial fueling systems) fuel containers,
pumps and hoses must be properly earthed. Static electricity build up can occur under certain
atmospheric and fuel flow conditions if unearthed hoses, particularly plastic, are fitted to the
fuel-dispensing pump.
It is therefore recommended that earthed pumps with integrally earthed hoses be used, and
that storage containers be properly earthed during all noncommercial fueling operations.
