FUEL HANDLING
FuelMixture
NOTE!
Y Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for
petrol.The machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must
Y Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required.always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is
important to measure the quantity of oil accurately, to ensure
Then add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel
the correct mixture ratio. Small discrepancies in the amount of
mixture. Fill the remaining quantity of petrol.
oil have a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture
Y Mix (shake) the fuel mixture carefully before filling in the
when mixing small amounts of fuel.
machine�s fuel tank.
Y Do not mix more than max. one monthOs supply of fuel.
WARNING!
Y If the machine is not used for a long period of time, the fuel
Always provide good ventilation when
!tank should be emptied and cleaned.
handling fuel.
Petrol
WARNING!
The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot
NOTE!!during and after use. This also applies
Always use an oil-mixedduring idling. Be aware of the fire hazard,
quality petrol (at least 90especially when handling the saw near
octane). If your machine isflammable substances or vapours.
equipped with a catalytic
converter, (see Otechnical
data�) an unleaded, oilFuelling
mixed quality petrol should
always be used. A leadedWARNING!
petrol will destroy theThe following precautions reduce the risk
catalytic converter.!of fire:
Do not smoke or place any sources of heat
Y The lowest recommendedin the vicinity of the fuel. Never refuel
octane rating is 90. If youwhen the engine is running. Always stop
run the engine on a petrolthe engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before refuelling. Open the fuel cap slowly
with a lower octane ratingwhen fuelling so that any over pressure is
than 90 so-calledreleased slowly. Tighten the fuel cap
OknockingO can occur.carefully after refuelling. Always move the
This leads to an increasedmachine from the fuelling place before
engine temperature,starting.
which can result in a
serious engine
Y Clean around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank canbreakdown.
disrupt operations.
Y When working at
Y Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the containercontinuous high revs a
higher octane rating isbefore filling the tank.
recommended.
Two-stroke oil
Y For the best results use
HUSQVARNA two-
stroke oil, which has beenGasolinOil Y ? l
specially produced forBenzinHuile Y Aceite
Essence
HUSQVARNAOs small,Lit.
Gasolina
two-stroke engines.Lit.2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
0,15
Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%).50,10
100,200,30
Y If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available you can
150,300,45
use a high quality two-stroke oil intended for air cooled200,400,60
engines. Contact your dealer when selecting an oil.USUS
Mixing ratio: 1:33 (3%).gallonfl. oz.
2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
Y Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled out-
12 1/23 3/4
board motors, so-called outboard motor oil.
2 1/26 1/29 3/4
Y Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.512 7/819 1/4
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