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5.2.2
Fuelling
2-STROKE FUEL & LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Use a 50:1 fuel mixture. To ensure a correct fuel mix, use a shelf-stable pre-mixed 2-stroke fuel.
Use high quality, air-cooled, two-stroke oil. Preferably synthetic. Husqvarna® or Makita® two-stroke engine oil is
also recommended.
DO NOT USE TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL FOR OUTBOARD MARINE OR WATER-COOLED ENGINES! IT IS NOT THE
SAME!
Use 90+ octane gasoline. Avoid bio fuels, ethanol or octane boosters, if possible.
Use freshly-mixed fuel.
Keep fuel container out of direct sunlight.
Mix enough fuel only for the job at hand.
Use a quality fuel stabilizer if using gas with ethanol.
FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN GEORIPPER 2-STROKE AND 4-STROKE
ENGINES! Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting GR
MANUFACTURING, LTD requirements are not approved for use in GEORIPPER® MINITRENCHERS!
USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:
Poor performance, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapour lock, improper clutch engagement, premature
deterioration of fuel lines, premature deterioration of gaskets, premature deterioration of carburetors.
USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND/OR 2-STROKE OILS NOT ACCORDING TO JASO FC OR
ISO-L-EGD IN GEORIPPER® MINITRENCHER 2-STROKE ENGINES WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY!
4-STROKE FUEL & LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Use 90+ octane gasoline. Avoid bio fuels, ethanol or octane boosters if possible.
Use 10W30 motor oil in crankcase – high-grade, synthetic recommended.
Change engine oil after first 20 hours of operation. After initial change, change oil every 30-40 hours.
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