Mixing fuel
CAUTION
Never use any type of gasoline contain- ing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso- line may cause increased operating temperatures. Under certain condi- tions,
Generic oils and some outboard oils 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
ŶUse only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
ŶMix all fuel with a
CAUTION!
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Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
U.S. | METRIC | ||
Gasoline | Gasoline | ||
mixing oil | mixing oil | ||
US Gallons | Fl.oz. | Liter | cc. |
1 | 2.6 | 4 | 80 |
2 | 5.2 | 8 | 160 |
5 | 13 | 20 | 400 |
10 | 25.6 | 30 | 600 |
20 | 51.2 | 50 | 1000 |
50 | 128 | 100 | 2000 |
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
Oil is a registered JASO FD classi- fied oil and also meets or exceeds
Filling the fuel tank
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
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ŶALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
ŶALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the fueling point and source before starting.
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ŶNEVER operate the engine with-
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ŶFUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
ŶALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
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liquids.
ŶALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each
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ŶALWAYS move the unit at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a fuel
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1.Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2.Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine
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 engine.
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