FUEL HANDLING
Fueling
WARNING! Always stop the engine and let it
!cool for a few minutes before refuelling. The engine should be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position.
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.
Clean the area around the fuel cap.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. Negligence may lead to the start of a fire.
Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it.
Never start the machine:
•If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
•If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
•If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
Transport and storage
•Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers.
•When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose.
Long-term storage
•When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel.
OilGuard (K760 OilGuard)
•Machines fitted with OilGuard have a
•Once the machine is running, a detector reads the fuel quality which takes about ten seconds. If the correct amount of Husqvarna OilGuard oil has been used, the machine will run at a normal speed. If the wrong type of oil has been used, the machine senses this and restricts the speed of the engine to 3,800 rpm to avoid damaging the engine.
•In order for the machine to run at normal speed again, you must drain the incorrect fuel mixture and then fill the machine with a fuel mixture containing the correct ratio (2 %) of Husqvarna OilGuard oil.
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