Shindaiwa M231, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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10
OPERATION
Mixing Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline con-
tain alcohol as an oxygenate.
Oxygenated gasoline may cause
increased operating temperatures.
Under certain conditions, alcohol-
based gasoline may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils. Never use
any type of gasoline containing
more than 10% alcohol by volume!
Generic oils and some outboard
oils may not be intended for use
in high-performance 2-cycle type
engines, and should never be used
in your Shindaiwa engine.

Use only fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane of 87
or higher.

Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled
mixing oil that meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classi-
fied oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil

5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immedi-
ate needs! If fuel must be stored longer
than 30 days and oil with fuel
stabilizer is not used, it should first be
treated with a fuel stabilizer such as
StaBil™.
Oil is a registered JASO FC
classified oil and also meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Shindaiwa One is recommended for
use in all Shindaiwa low emissions en-
gines. Shindaiwa One also includes
a fuel stabilizer.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
tighten firmly.
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!

STOP engine before refueling.

ALWAYS allow the engine to
cool before refueling!

Wipe all spilled fuel and move
the engine at least 10 feet (3
meters) from the fueling point
and source before restarting!

NEVER start or operate this
unit if there is a fuel leak.

NEVER start or operate this
unit if the carburetor, fuel lines,
fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap
are damaged.

NEVER smoke or light any fires
near the engine or fuel source!

NEVER place any flammable
material near the engine muffler!

NEVER operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester
in good working condition.