7. Fuel and Chain Oil
test standard has been discontinued by API in 1995 and it no longer exists.
IMPORTANT
•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
■HOW TO MIX FUEL
RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO GASOLINE 50 : OIL 1
(when using RedMax
50:1 MIXING CHART
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WARNING
1.Select flat and bare ground for fueling.
2.Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling point before starting the engine.
3.Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that time, be sure to sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in the container.
■FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID
1.FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) – It will cause severe damage to the internal engine parts very quickly.
2.GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of rubber and/or plastic parts and disruption of engine lubrication.
3.OIL FOR
4.Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a period of one month or more may clog the carburetor and result in the engine failing to operate properly.
5.In the case of storing the product for a long period of time, clean the fuel tank after rendering it empty. Next, Start the engine and run the carburetor dry residual fuel.
6.In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil container, scrap it only at an authorized depository site.
NOTE
•As for details of quality assurance, read the description in the section Limited Warranty carefully. Moreover, normal wear and change in product with no functional influence are not covered by the warranty. Also, be careful that, if the usage in the instruction manual is not observed as to the mixed gasoline, type of oil or fuel to be used. described therein, it may not be covered by the warranty.
WARNING
• Pay attention to agitation.
1.Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be mixed.
2.Put some of the gasoline into a clean, approved fuel container.
3.Pour in all of the oil and agitate well for 10seconds.
4.Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is necessary. Be careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an increased danger of early piston seizure due to abnormally lean mixture.
5.Place a clear indication on the outside of the container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers that dont contain oil.
6.Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification.
■FUELING THE UNIT
1.Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
2.Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.
3.Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit.
(PS-EX only)
■CHAIN OIL
Use motor oil SAE
NOTE
Do not use wasted or regenerated oil that can cause damage to the oil pump.