Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
Never use any fuel containing more than 10% alcohol by volume. Some gasolines contain alcohol as an oxy- genate! Oxygenated fuels may cause increased operating temperatures.
Under certain conditions, alcohol- based fuels may also reduce the lubri- cating qualities of some mixing oils.
Generic oils and some outboard motor oils may not be intended for use in
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to oper- ate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and a premium
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gaso- line with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher.
Mix gasoline with 50:1 Shindaiwa
4 cycle or
Example of 50:1 mixing
quantites
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 Shindaiwa | oil with fuel |
stabilizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
■STOP the engine before refueling.
■ALWAYS allow the unit to cool before refueling!
■Wipe all spilled fuel and move the unit at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point before restarting!
■NEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.
■NEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
■NEVER smoke or light any fires near the unit or fuels!
■NEVER place any flammable mate- rial near the engine muffler!
■NEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in place and properly functioning!
. Place the unit on the ground or on a flat surface.
. Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.
3.Remove the fuel cap, and fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel mixture.
4.Replace and firmly tighten the fuel cap.
