Lifan M13E - Page 14

FUELAND
FUEL
TANK
Fuel
The
engine
must
apply
unleaded
gasoline
with an
octane number
over
86-Using unleaded gasoline
will decrease
the
possibility
of
producing
carbon
deposit and
will
prolong
the engine's
service
life. Never apply
used or
polluted
gasoline
or a mixture
of
gasoline
with engine
oil. Make
sure the
fuel is free
of dirt and
water.
Gasoline
Containing
Alcohol
If
you
decide
to
use a
gasoline
containing alcohol
(fuel
blend),
be
sure its octane rating
is at least
as high
as high
as that recommended
by
the company.
There
are two types
of
"gasohol" .
One contains
ethanol, and
the other
contains
methanol.
Neither gasoline
containing
more
than 10% ethanol
nor
5Yo methanol is
allowed
to be used. If
methanol
content in
the
fuel blend exceeds
50Â,it
may bring
bad effect
on the engine
performance,
besides, it
may
damage
metals,
rubber
and
plastic
parts.
CAUTION:
If
"spark knock"
or
"pinking"
occurs
at a steady
speed
under normal load,
change
brand of
gasoline;
if such
phenomena
still
happen,
consult
your
dealer for help,
otherwis
Fucl upper
level
e
--
the engine
may
be damaged.
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