FUEL HANDLING
Fuel mixture
CAUTION!
The machine
is equipped
with
a two-stroke
engine and must always
be
run using a mixture
of gasoline
and two-
stroke engine oil, It is important
to accu-
rately measure
the amount of oil to be
mixed to ensure
that the correct
mixture
is
obtained.
When
mixing small amounts of
fuel, even small inaccuracies
can drastical-
ly affect the ratio of the mixture.
&WARNING:
Always
ensure
there
is adequate
ventilation
when
handling
fuel.
Gasoline
CAUTION!
Always
use high quality
unleaded
gasoline.
• This engine
is certified
to operate
on
unleaded
gasoline.
• The lowest recommended
octane rating
is 87. If you run the engine on lower oc-
tane rating than 87, "knocking"
can oc-
cur, This leads to an increased
engine
temperature,
which can result in a seri-
ous engh_e breakdown,
• When working
at continuous
high revs a
higher octane rating is recommended,
Two-stroke
oil
• For great results
and performance
use
HUSQVARNA
two-stroke
oil, which
is
specially
formulated
for our two-stroke
engh_es, Mixture
1:50 (2%),
• To maximize
the life of your trimmer, you
may choose to use a high quality syn-
thetic oil formulated
for two-stroke
engh_es, Mixture
1:50 (2%),
• Never use two-stroke
oil intended for
water-cooled
outboard
engines,
sometimes
referred to as outboard
oil.
• Never use oil h_tended for four-stroke
engh_es.
Two-stroke
oil
Gasoline
2% (1:50)
U.S. gallon
U.S. fl. oz.
1
2 t/2
2 1/2
6 1/2
5
12 7/8
Mixing
• Always
mix the gasoline
and oil in a
clean container
intended for fuel
• Always start by filing half the amount of the
gasoline to be used. Then add the entire
amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.
Add the remaining amount of gasoline.
• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture
thoroughly
before filling the machine's
fuel tank.
• Do not mix more than one month's sup-
ply of fuel at a time.
• If the machine is not used for some time,
the fuel tank should be emptied and
cleaned.
WARNING:
The catalytic
con-
verter
muffler
gets very hot during
and after use. This also applies
during
idling.
Be aware of the fire
hazard, especially
when working
near flammable
substances
and/or
vapors.
Fueling
WARNING:
Taking
the following
precautions,
will lessen
the risk of
fire:
Do not smoke or place hot objects
near fuel.
Always
shut off the engine before
refueling.
Always
stop the engine
and let it
cool for a few minutes
before
refu-
elling.
When refueling,
open the fuel cap
slowly so that any excess pressure
is released
gently.
Tighten
the fuel cap carefully
after
refueling.
Always
move the machine
away
from the refueling
area before
starting.
• Clean the area around
the fuel cap.
Contamination
in the tank can cause
operating
problems.
• Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak-
ing the container before filling the tank.