FUEL HANDLING
FuelMixture
Y Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended forNOTE!
petrol.The machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must
always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is
important to measure the quantity of oil accurately, to ensure
Y Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required.
the correct mixture ratio. Small discrepancies in the amount of
Then add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel
oil have a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture
mixture. Fill the remaining quantity of petrol.
when mixing small amounts of fuel.
Y Mix (shake) the fuel mixture carefully before filling in the
WARNING!
machine�s fuel tank.
Always provide good ventilation when
!
handling fuel.
Y Do not mix more than max. one monthOs supply of fuel.
PetrolY If the brush cutter is not used for a long period of time, the
fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.
NOTE!
Always use an oil-mixed
quality petrol (at least 90
octane). If your machine isFuelling
equipped with a catalytic
converter, (see OtechnicalWARNING!
data�) an unleaded, oilThe following precautions reduce the risk
!
mixed quality petrol shouldof fire:
always be used. A leadedDo not smoke or place any sources of heat
petrol will destroy thein the vicinity of the fuel. Never refuel
when the engine is running. Always stop
catalytic converter.
the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before refuelling. Open the fuel cap slowly
Y The lowest recommended
when fuelling so that any over pressure is
octane rating is 90. If you
released slowly. Tighten the fuel cap
run the engine on a petrolcarefully after refuelling. Always move the
with a lower octane ratingmachine from the fuelling place before
than 90 so-calledstarting.
OknockingO can occur.
This leads to an increased
Y Clean around the fuel
engine temperature, which
cap. Contamination in
can result in a serious
the tank can disrupt
engine breakdown.
operations.
Y When working at
continuous high revs aY Ensure that the fuel is
higher octane rating iswell mixed by shaking the
container before filling
recommended.
the tank.
Min. 3 m
Y Always use a fuel
(10 ft)
container with an anti-
Two-stroke oilspill valve.
Y For the best results use
Husqvarna two-stroke oil,
which has been specially
produced for brush cutters
and chain saws. Mixing
ratio 1:50 (2%).
Y If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available you can use a
high quality two-stroke oil intended for air cooled engines.
Contact your dealer when selecting an oil.
Mixing ratio: 1:25 (4%).
Y Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard
motors, so-called outboard motor oil.
Y Never use oil intended of four-stroke engines.
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