Mixing fuel
CAUTION!
■Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operating temperatures. Under certain conditions, alcohol- based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some
■Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and
■Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
■Mix all fuel with a
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
Gasoline | ||||
liters |
| milliliters | ||
2.5 | - | 1 | 50 | ml |
5 | - | 1 | 100 | ml |
10 | - | 1 | 200 | ml |
20 | - | 1 | 400 | ml |
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30
days and | oil with fuel stabilizer is not |
used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as
Oil is a registered JASO FC classi- fied oil and also meets or exceeds
Filling the fuel tank
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
1. | Place the unit on a flat, level surface. |
2. | Clear any dirt or other debris from |
■NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine.
■ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
■ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 meters from the fuel- ing point and source before starting.
■NEVER place flammable material close to the engine muffler.
■NEVER operate the engine with- out the muffler and spark arrester screen in place.
■FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
■ALWAYS store gasoline in a con- tainer approved for flammable liquids.
■ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each refill, check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit.
■ALWAYS move the unit at least 3 meters away from a fuel storage area or other readily flammable materials before starting the engine.
| around the fuel filler cap. | |
3. | Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank | |
| with clean, fresh fuel. | |
4. | Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten | |
| firmly. | |
5. | Wipe away any spilled fuel before start- | |
| ing the blower. | |
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Remove the
Fuel Filler Cap
Figure 11