Fueling Your Engine, Gasoline | Craftsman 358.798260-32cc instruction

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FUELING YOUR ENGINE

BEFORE FUELING ENGINE:

AWARNING

Be sure to read the fuel safety information in the Warn-

ing s and Safety Instructions section on page 4 of this manual before you begin.

If you do not understand the fue! safety section DO NOT attempt to fuel your unit; seek help from someone that does understand the fuel safety section or call the Cus- tomer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-235-5878.

GASOLINE

The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel mix- ture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality en-

gine oilforlubrlcal;ionof the bearingsand othermoving

parts.The correctfuel/oilmixtureis40:1 (seeFuel Mix-

ture Chart).Too littleoilor the incorrectoiltype will

causepoorperformance and may causetheenginetoover- heat and seize.

Gasolineand oilmust be premixedina cleanapprovedfuel container.Always use freshregularunleaded gasoline.

IMPORTANT: Experience indicatesthat alcohol blended fuelscalledgasohol(orusingethanolormetha- nol)can attractmoisture,which leadstooil]gassepara- tionand formation of acidsduring storage.Acidicgas can damage thefuelsystem ofan enginewhileinstorage. To avoid engine ,problems,the fuelsystem should be emptied beforestoragefor30 days orlonger.Drain the gastank,then run thefueloutofthecarburetorand fuel linesby starting;theengineand lettingitrun untilit

stops. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE instructionsforadditionalinformation.Never use en-

gine or carburetorcleanerproductsinthe fueltauk or permanent damage may occur.

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2-CYCLE OIL:

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle oil is strongly recommended.

This off is specially blended with fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability (extends fuel life up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke.

If CRAFTSMAN 2 c_ycle 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

. BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA. etc.)

These oilsdo not have proper additivesfor2-cycle, AIR-COOLEDenginesand can causeenginedamage.

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 con- tainer.

•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 this time if desired; follow mixing

instructions o_he 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 10 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 off, you

can add a fuelstabilizer(suchasCraftsman No. 33500)to

your fueltank.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART

40:1 Fuel:Oil MAx Ratio

Gasoline	Oil (ft. oz.)	- -iJ
1 gallon	3.2	[
1.25gallons	4.0
2,5gallons	8.0

358.798260-32cc specifications

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