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OPERATION
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE: 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY
INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES
SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
SAFETY SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND
THE FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR CALL
THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE
AT 1-800-235-5878.
"CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil is
strongly recommended. This oil isspecially blended with
fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability (extends fuef
life up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke.
If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil is
not available, use a good quality 2-cycle AIR-COOLED
engine oil that has a recommended fuel mix of 40:1.
IMPORTANT! Do not use:
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc.)
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuef
mixture of regular unleaded gasolineand a high quality
40:1 2-cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil for lubricationof
the bearings and other moving parts,The correctfuel/oil
mixture is 40:t (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too littleoil or
the incorrect oil type witl cause poor performance and
may cause the engine to overheat and seize.
Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approved
fuel container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gaso-
line.
The engine has been certifiedtooperateon unleaded
gasoline and CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle AIR-COOLED
engine oil.
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture,whichleads to oil/gasseparationand for-
mationofacids during storage.Acidicgas can damage the
fuel systemof an engine whilein storage.To avoidengine
problems, the fuel system should be emptiedbefore stor-
agefor 30 daysor longer.Drainthe fuet tank, then runthe
engine and lettingit run until it stops.Use fresh rue!next
season. See STORAGE instructionsfor additionalinforma-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin
thefuel tankor permanentdamage may occur.
These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle AIR-
COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oit as follows:
• Consult chartfor correct quantities.
• Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the unit's fuel
tank.
FOR ONE GALLON:
• Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality,40:1 2-cycle AIR-
COOLED engine oil intoan empty, approved one gal-
lon gasoline container.
• Add one gallon of regutar unleaded gasoline to the
gallon container, then securely replace the cap.
• Shake the container.
• The mixture is now ready for use. Fue! stabilizer can
be added at this time if desired; follow mixing instruc-
tions on the label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizeris an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta-
bilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. You
do not have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you are
using fuet stabilizer.
"CRAFTSMAN 40:1" 2-cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil is
specially blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use
this Sears oit, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as
CRAFTSMAN No. 33500) to your fuet tank.
Gasoline Oil (fl. OZ.)
1 gallon 3.2
1.25 gallons 4.0
2.5 gallons 8.0
NOTE:One gallon fuel containers willhold more than one
gallon, tf too much gasoline isin the container,the result-
ing gas-to-oil fuet mixture wilt not be correct for proper
engineoperation.
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