Mixing fuel
CAUTION!
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Never use any type of gasoline
containing more than 10% alcohol
by volume! Some types of gasoline
contain alcohol as an oxygenate.
Oxygenated gasoline may cause
increased operating temperatures.
Under certain conditions, alcohol-
based gasoline may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils.
■
Generic oils and some outboard
oils may not be intended for use
in high-performance E4 engines,
and should never be used in your
Swisher engine.
Filling the fuel tank
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
■
smoke or light fires near the
NEVER
engine.
■
ALWAYS
stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling.
■
ALWAYS
Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters from the fuel-
ing point and source before starting.
■
place flammable material
NEVER
close to the engine muffler.
■
NEVER
operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester
screen in place.
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate
on a 50:1 mixture consisting of
unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing
oil only. Use of non-approved
mixing oils can lead to excessive
carbon deposits.
■
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
■
Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled
mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-
L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils
at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
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FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE.
■
ALWAYS
store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable liquids.
■
ALWAYS
inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using
the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must
be repaired before using the unit.
■
ALWAYS
move the unit at least 3
meters away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flammable
materials before starting the engine.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
Gasoline
2-cycle mixing oil
liters
2.5 - 1
5 - 1
10 - 1
20 - 1
IMPORTANT
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and Swisher E4 Oil with fuel stabi-
lizer is not used,, it should first be treated
with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Swisher E4 Engine Oil is a registered JASO
FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Swisher E4 Engine Oil is recommended for
use in all Swisher low emissions engines
and also includes a fuel stabilizer.
1.
Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2.
Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3.
Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
5.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting
the unit.
milliliters
50 ml
100 ml
200 ml
400 ml
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