FUEL HANDLING
FuelMixing
CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine Y 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
Y Always start by Ţlling 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.
Y Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before Ţlling the
machineOs 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 least 90
octane). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter
(see chapter on Technical data) always use a good quality
unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded petrol will destroy the
catalytic converter and it will no longer serve its purpose.
Y Do not mix more than one monthOs supply of fuel at a time.
Y If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank
should be emptied and cleaned.
Fuelling
Y 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,
will lessen the risk of Ţre:
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Y When working at continuous high revs a higher octane
rating is recommended.Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
Two-stroke oilAlways shut off the engine before refuelling.
Y For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-Always stop the engine and let it cool for a
few minutes before refuelling.
stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two-stroke
engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so
Y 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
an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%).Always move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting.
Y Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled
outboard engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil.Y Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point
before starting it.
Y 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
Y Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the
tank can cause operating problems.
Y Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container
before Ţlling the tank.
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