FUEL HANDLING
FuelMixing
CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine " Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended
for fuel.
and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two-
stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the
" Always start by lling half the amount of the petrol to be
amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the
obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol.
inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.
" Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before lling the
machines fuel tank.
WARNING! Always ensure there is adequate
ventilation when handling fuel.
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Petrol
CAUTION! Always use a good quality petrol/oil mixture (at
" Do not mix more than one months supply of fuel at a time.
least 90 octane). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic
converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good " If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank
quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded petrol will destroy should be emptied and cleaned.
the catalytic converter and it will no longer serve its purpose.
Use low-emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if it is WARNING! The catalytic converter mufer
available. gets very hot during and after use. This also
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applies during idling. Be aware of the re
hazard, especially when working near
ammable substances and/or vapours.
Fuelling
" The lowest recommended octane rating is 90. If you run
the engine on a petrol with a lower octane rating than 90
this can cause knocking. This leads to an increased
engine temperature, which can result in serious engine
damage.
WARNING! Taking the following precautions,
" When working at continuous high revs a higher octane will lessen the risk of re:
rating is recommended.!
Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
Two-stroke oil
Always shut off the engine before refuelling.
" For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-Always stop the engine and let it cool for a
stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two-stroke few minutes before refuelling.
engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so
" If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available, you may that any excess pressure is released gently.
use another two-stroke oil of good quality that is intended Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
for air cooled engines. Contact your dealer when selecting
Always move the machine away from the
an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%).refuelling area before starting.
" 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
" Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the
150,300,45
tank can cause operating problems.
200,400,60
" Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container
before lling the tank.
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