FUEL HANDLING
Fuel
Note! The machine
is equipped
with a two-stroke
engine
and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline
and
two-stroke
oil. It is important to accurately
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 drastically
affect the ratio of
the mixture.
Gasoline
Use good quality unleaded
gasoline.
The lowest recommended
octane grade is 87
((RON+MON)/2).
If you run the engine on a lower
octane grade than 87 so-called knocking can occur.
This gives rise to a high engine temperature
and
increased bearing load, which can result in serious
engine damage.
When working with continuous
high revs (e.g. limbing)
a higher octane is recommended.
Running-in
Avoid running at a too high speed for extended
periods
during the first 10 hours.
Two-stroke
oil
For best results and performance
use synthetic two-
stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated
for air-
cooled two-stroke
engines.
Never use two-stroke
oil intended for water-cooled
engines, sometimes
referred to as outboard oil (rated
TOW).
Never use oil intended for four-stroke
engines.
Mixing ratio
50:1 (2%) for all engines.
Gasoline,
litre
Two-stroke oil, litre
2% (50:1)
5
0,10
10
0,20
15
0,30
20
0,40
US gallon
US fl. oz.
1
2 1/2
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 filling 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 supply of fuel at a
time.
If the machine
is not used for some time the fuel tank
should be emptied and cleaned.
Chain oil
We recommend
the use of special oil (chain oil) with
good adhesion
characteristics.
Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil
pump, the bar and the chain.
It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable
viscosity
range) to suit the air temperature.
In temperatures
below 32°F (0°C) some oils become
too viscous.This
can overload the oil pump and result
in damage to the oil pump components.
Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil.
Fueling
WARNING!
Taking the following
precautions,
will lessen
the risk of fire:
Do not smoke
and do not place any hot
objects
in the vicinity
of fuel.
Always stop the engine
and let it cool for
a few minutes before refuelling.
When refuelling,
open the fuel cap slowly
so that any excess
pressure is released
gently.
Tighten
the fuel cap carefully after
refuelling.
Always move the machine away from the
refuelling
area and source before
starting.
Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and
chain oil tanks regularly.The
fuel filter must be replaced
at least once a year. Contamination
in the tanks causes
malfunction.
Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking
the container before refuelling.The
capacities
of the chain
oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched.You
should
therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the
same time.
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Rev.1 2012-03-15