RedMax GZ7000, Operator'S Manual

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FUEL HANDLING
18 – English
• If the oil is registered with JASO, the JASO Logo with
FD and registration number will be displayed on the
container. The highest JASO rating is "FD", which
equals the ISO-L-EGD rating. Lower ratings are "FC",
"FB" and "FA".
• Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication
caused by failure to use ISO-L-EGD certified and
JASO FD registered oil such as "MaxLife", RedMax
Synthetic blend Premium 2-stroke oil WILL VOID THE
REDMAX TWO-STROKE ENGINE WARRANTY.
CAUTION! Do not use NMMA (National Marine
Manufacturers Association), BIA (Boating Industry
Association), and TCW (two cycle water cooled) oils
designed for mopeds or outboard water cooled marine
engines. Do not use API (American Petroleum Institute),
TC (Two Cycle) labeled oils. The API-TC test standard
has been discontinued by API in 1995 and it no longer
exists.
Gasoline/oil mixture storage recommendations
Store your gasoline or gasoline/oil mixture in a cool dry
area in a tightly sealed approved container to limit the
entry of moisture and additional air (oxygen). Moisture
and air cause the development of varnish and gum,
making the fuel stale. Stored gasoline and gasoline/oil
mixture ages and loses its octane rating and volatility. Do
not mix more gasoline/oil than you intend to use in 30
days, and 60 days when fuel stabilizer is added. RedMax
air-cooled "Max Life" synthetic blend Premium two-stroke
engine oil "contains fuel stabilizer" and will automatically
extend your gasoline/oil mixture life up to 60 days.
Mixing ratio
1:50 (2%) for all engines.
Mixing
• Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container
intended for fuel.
• Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline
to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of
gasoline.
• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling
the machine’s fuel tank.
• Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a
time.
• If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank
should be emptied and cleaned.
Chain oil
• We recommend the use of special RedMax bar and
chain oil with good adhesion characteristics.
• Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil
pump, the bar and the chain.
• It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable
viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.
• In temperatures below 32
°
F (0
°
C) some oils become
too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result
in damage to the oil pump components.
• Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil.
Gasoline, litre Two-stroke oil, litre
2% (1:50)
5 0,10
10 0,43/0,20
15 0,30
20 0,40
US gallon US fl. oz.
1 2 1/2
2 1/2 6 1/2
5 12 7/8