FUEL HANDLING
FuelMixture
NOTE!
Y Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for
The machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must
petrol.
always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is
Y Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required.
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
in the vicinity of the fuel. Never refuel
Y The lowest recommended
when the engine is running. Always stop
octane rating is 90. If you
the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
run the engine on a petrol
before refuelling. Open the fuel cap slowly
with a lower octane rating
when 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
breakdown.
cap. Contamination in
Y When working atthe tank can disrupt
operations.
continuous high revs a
higher octane rating is
recommended.Y Ensure that the fuel is
well mixed by shaking
the container before
Two-stroke oil
filling the tank.
Y For the best results useMin. 3 m
HUSQVARNA two-(10 ft)
stroke oil, which has been
specially produced for
HUSQVARNAOs small,
two-stroke engines.
Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%).
GasolinOil Y ?l
BenzinHuile Y Aceite
Y If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available you canEssenceLit.
Gasolina
use a high quality two-stroke oil intended for air cooledLit.2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
50,100,15
engines. Contact your dealer when selecting an oil.100,200,30
150,300,45
Mixing ratio: 1:33 (3%).
200,400,60
USUS
Y Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled out-gallonfl. oz.
2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
board motors, so-called outboard motor oil.
12 1/23 3/4
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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