
8
FUEL HANDLING
NOTICE
The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and
must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and
two-stroke engine oil
It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to
be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained.
Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk
of injury and property damage.
Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely fl ammable and the vapors are explosive.
- Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
- Use only approved gasoline container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool a minimum of 3
minutes before refueling.
- Never fuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open fl ame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or other appliances.
- Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place con-
tainers on the ground away from your vehicle when
fi lling.
- Remove the blower from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel the equipment with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
- Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
- If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
- Never overfi ll fuel tank. Always wipe off any spilled
fuel or oil. Replace fuel cap and tighten
WARNING
Gasoline
Use a minimum of 87 octane gasoline purchased within 4
weeks of usage
The engine will not operate on gasoline
marketed as E-85 (85% ethanol)
- The lowest recommended octane rating is 87. If you run the
engine on a lower octane rating than 87, “knocking” can occur.
This leads to an increased engine temperature, which can
result in a serious engine failure.
- When working at continuous high RPM’s a higher octane
rating is recommended.
Two-stroke oil
- Use
ONLY
two-stroke oil specially formulated for air cooled
small engines at a mixture of 50:1 (2%).
- Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled outboard
engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil.
- Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
Mixing
- Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended
approved for gasoline.
- Always start by fi lling half the amount of the gasoline to be
used, then add the entire amount of oil.
Add the remaining amount of gasoline.
- Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before fi lling 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.
Gasoline
Two-stroke oil
50:1 (2%)
U.S. gallon
U.S. fl .oz
1
2.5 oz
2.5 6.5
oz
5
13 oz
- Move the blower at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the
refuelling point before starting .
- Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the
tank can cause operating problems.
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