Shindaiwa 68242-94311 manual Mixing fuel, Filling the fuel tank, Examples of 501 mixing quantities

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 2-cycle mixing oils.

■Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in high-performance two-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine.

CAUTION!

This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of non-approved mixing oils can lead to excessive carbon deposits.

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

■Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L- EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Examples of 50:1 mixing 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

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 STA-BIL™.

Oil is a registered JASO FC classi- fied oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emis- sions engines. Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel stabilizer.

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.

Remove the

Fuel Filler Cap

Figure 11