FUEL HANDLING
Two-stroke oil
•For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- cooled
•Never use
•Never use oil intended for
•A poor oil quality and/or too high oil/fuel ratio may jeopardise function and decrease the life time of catalytic converters.
•Mixing ratio
1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA
1:33 (3%) with other oils designed for
Petrol, litre |
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| 2% (1:50) | 3% (1:33) |
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5 | 0,10 | 0,15 |
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10 | 0,20 | 0,30 |
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15 | 0,30 | 0,45 |
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20 | 0,40 | 0,60 |
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Mixing
•Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel.
•Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol.
•Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling 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.
WARNING! The catalytic converter muffler
!gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours.
Fuelling
WARNING! Taking the following precautions,
!will lessen the risk of fire:
Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
Always shut off the engine before refuelling.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.
•Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems.
•Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank.
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