Shindaiwa 62891-94311 manual Mixing Fuel, Filling the Fuel Tank

Mixing Fuel

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of fire, burns, and personal injury!

■STOP engine before refueling.

■ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling.

■ALWAYS open the fuel cap slowly to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release fuel vapor slowly.

■ALWAYS transport and store fuels in an approved container.

■Avoid overfilling and wipe-up all spilled fuel. Move the engine at least 3 meters from the fueling point, storage area, and other readily flammable materials before restarting.

■ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each refill, make sure there are no fuel leaks around the fuel cap and/or tank. If a fuel leak is evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit.

■Never smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source.

■NEVER place any flammable material near the engine or muffler.

■NEVER operate the engine without the muffler in good working condition.

Filling the Fuel Tank

IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30- days, it should first be treated with a stabilizer such as STA-BIL™ or equivalent product!

CAUTION!

This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and a premium

2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of Non- approved mixing oils can lead to excessive maintenance costs and/or engine damage.

IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30-days, it should first be treated with a stabilizer such as STA-BIL™ or equivalent product!

CAUTION!

Never attempt to mix fuel in the unit’s fuel tank. Always mix all fuels in a clean approved container.

CAUTION!

Never attempt to mix fuel in the unit’s fuel tank. Always mix all fuels in a clean approved container.

CAUTION!

Never use any fuel containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Some gasolines contain alcohol as an oxygenate! Oxygenated fuels may cause increased operating tem- peratures. Under certain conditions, alcohol-based fuels may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some mix- ing oils.

Generic oils and some outboard motor oils may not be intended for use in high-performance air cooled 2-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine!

■Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher.

■Mixing fuel with a Premium 2-cycle mixing oil designed for use with high-performance 2-cycle air-cooled engines.

■Refer to the following examples of 50:1 fuel to oil mix quantities:

Gasoline		2-cycle mixing oil
liters		milliliters
2.5	- 1	50 ml
5	- 1	100 ml
10	- 1	200 ml
20	- 1	400 ml

1.Place the unit on a flat, level surface, and wipe any debris from around the fuel cap.

2.Remove the fuel cap.

3.Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.

4.Replace the cap, and wipe away any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

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