Shindaiwa 82085, 326T manual Fuel statement, Fuel and Lubricant

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Fuel and Lubricant

NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor per- formance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual.

fuel statement

WARNING

Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, car- buretors and other engine components.

Gasoline: Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved.

Two Stroke Oil: Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines.Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel stabilizer.

IMPORTANT

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30 days and oil with fuel stabi- lizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.

Handling Fuel

WARNING DANGER

Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.

■■Use an approved fuel container. ■■DO NOT smoke near fuel.

■■DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.

■■Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. ■■NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!

■■DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. ■■DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.

■■Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling.

■■Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. ■■Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine.

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