FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safetyFuel
Never start the machine:CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine
and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two-
1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the
remaining fuel to evaporate.
amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is
2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small
your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.
contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks WARNING! Fuel and fuel fumes are highly
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.in�ammable and can cause serious injury
!
when inhaled or allowed to come in contact
Transport and storagewith the skin. For this reason observe
caution when handling fuel and make sure
? Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is there is adequate ventilation.
no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with
sparks or naked �ames, for example, from electrical
machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or Petrol
boilers.
? When storing and transporting fuel always use approved
containers intended for this purpose.
CAUTION! Always use a good quality petrol/oil mixture (at
? When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank least 90 octane). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic
must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to Ţnd
converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good
out where to dispose of excess fuel.
quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded petrol will destroy
? Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete the catalytic converter and it will no longer serve its purpose.
service is carried out before long-term storage.
Use low-emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if it is
? The transport guard must always be Ţtted to the cutting available.
attachment when the machine is being transported or in
storage.
? In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, the
spark plug cap must always be removed during long-term
storage, if the machine is not under close supervision and
when performing all service measures.
? The lowest octane recommended is 90. If you run the
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. engine on a lower octane than 90 it can result in knocking.
Bear in mind the risk of Ţre, explosion and This gives rise to a high engine temperature, which can
!result in serious engine damage.
inhaling fumes.
? When working at continuous high revs a higher octane
rating is recommended.
Two-stroke oil
? For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-
stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two-stroke
engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).
? If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available, you may
use another two-stroke oil of good quality that is intended
for air cooled engines. Contact your dealer when selecting
an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%).
? Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled
outboard engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil.
? Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
Two-stroke oil, litre
Petrol, litre
2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
50,100,15
100,200,30
150,300,45
200,400,60
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