Cycle OIL, Fuel Stabilizer, Fuel Mixture Chart

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:

BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY

WARNING:

INFORMATION IN.THE SAFETY RULES SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL SAFETY SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM I SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE I

FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR-CALL THE

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT

1-800-235-5878,

GASOLINE

The two_-cycleengine on this product requiresa fuel mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 2-cycle eri- gine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the bearings and other moving pads. The correctfuel/oil m_um is 40:1 [see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil or the incorrect oil type will

cause poor performance and may cause the engine to over- heat and seize.

Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approved fuel container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline.

This engine has been certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.

IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture, Which leads to oil/gas separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor- age. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for30 days:or longer. -Drein the gas tank, then run the fuel.out.of the carburetor.and

fuel lines by starting the engineand letting it.run until it stops. Use fresh fuel next season... See:,.STORAGE instructions for additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma- nent damage may occur.

2-CYCLE OIL:

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle oil is strongly recommended. This oil isspeciallyblended with fuel stabilizersfor increased

fuel stability (extends fuel life up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke.

If CRAFTSMAN 2 cycle oil is not available, use a good

quality 2 cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil that has a recommended fuel mix 40:1.

IMPORTANT!- Do not use:

•AUTOMOTIVE OIL

•BOATOILS (NMMA. BIA. etc.)

These oilsdo not have proper additivesfor2-cyole, AIR- COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oil as follows:

•Consult chart for correct quantities.

Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank.

FOR ONE GALLON:

Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2--cycle engine oil into an empty, approved one gallon gasoline contain- er.

Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the gallon container, then securely replace the cap. Shake the container momentarily.

The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be added at thistime if desired; follow mixing instruo- tions on the label.

FUEL STABILIZER

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer

to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. You do not have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you are using fuel stabilizer.

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle engine oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman No. 33500) to your fuel tank.

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FUEL MIXTURE CHART

40:1 FuehOil Mix Ratio

Gasoline
1 gallon	3,2
1.25 gallons	4.0
2.5 gallons	8.0

NOTE: One gallon fuel containers will hold more than one

gallon. If too much gasoline is in the container,the resulting gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper engine operation.