
FUELING
Fuel & its vapors are very flammable. Do not use or fuel the machine near a flame, sparks or while
smoking. Allow the engine to cool for more than 3 minutes, before re-fueling. Never fuel the
machine with the engine running. Fuel the engine at least 3 metres away from your work area.
Always fuel your machine outdoors.
Use good quality unleaded fuel.
Fuel which is older than 30 days old can become stale and cause acid & gum deposits in the fuel
system or essential carburetor components. This could result in starting issues which
would not be
covered by your manufacturer’s warranty
.
To keep fuel fresh, we recommend you use
HANDY PARTS – SURE START FUEL ADDITIVE (HP-199)
which is available in 250ml bottles, for 25 litres of fuel.
SURE START
FUEL ADDITIVE
(HP-199)
Helps make machines easier to start
Extends shelf life of petrol up to 2 years
Keeps carburettor & engine clean
Reduces emissions & increases fuel
economy
Only use 2-stroke air cooled engine oil.
DO NOT USE
automotive or marine oil.
It is recommended that you use a Fuel Mixing Bottle, to ensure the correct fuel mixture is used with
your machine. We recommend
HANDY PARTS – FUEL MIXING BOTTLE (HP-120
).
The machine has been designed to use
25:1
unleaded petrol to 2-stroke mineral oil fuel ratio
.
For semi-synthetic or synthetic oil’s, check the oil manufacturers guidelines to determine the correct
ratio. The fuel mixture should be shaken prior to entering the machine fuel tank.
25:1 Fuel Mixture Ratio
Unleaded
Petrol – litre
Two-Stroke
Mineral Oil - ml
1
40
2
80
3
120
4
160
5
200
Unscrew the fuel cap slowly and fill the fuel tank with your fuel mixture to a maximum of 80%
capacity. This will allow the fuel tank expansion.
Fasten the fuel cap tightly, being careful not to cross-thread. This will also prevent loosening through
vibration during use.
Wipe away any spillage, with an appropriate material.
If the machine has continued leaks, the product should not be started. Never use the machine with
damaged ignition cable or spark plug cap, as there is a risk of sparks.