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F. FUEUNG YOUR ENGINE
1. FUEL SAFETY
a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
b. MIx and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
c. Use a container approved for fuel.
d. Do notsmoke or allow smoking near fuelor the
tool or while using the tool.
e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
h Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site
before starting engine.
g, Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Allow
the engine to cool before refueling.
h. Before storing the tool, use up fuel left in the
carburetorand fue!linesbystartingthe engineand
letting it run until it stops.
i.
Store tooland fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or openflames from water
heaters, electric motors orswitches, furnaces,
etc.
2. FUEL MIXTURE
* Your tool Is powered by • two-cycle engtne
which requires a fuel mixture of regular
• unleaded ga=ollne and ahigh quality engine oll
specially made for 2-cycle, air cooled engines.
The internal designofthe 2-cycleengine requires
lubricationofmoving parts.Lubricationisprovided
when therecommendedmixtureofgasolineandoil
is used.
• Gasoline mustbe clean andnot overtwo months
old. Gasolinewillchemicallybreakdownandform
compoundsthatcausehardsta_ingand damage in
2-cycle engines.
important. Toomuchoilinthemixturewillfoulthe
spark plug.
[CAUTION:!Toolittleoil or incorrectoil will cause
the engine to overheat and seize.
• Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container
sincegasolineandoildonotreadilycombine.Donor
mixgasolineand oi!directlyinthefuel tank.
3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL
MIXED AT 40:1 IS*STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
CONSULT THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE OIL
CONTAINER FOR PROPER MIXING.
1 Part Oil to 40 Parts Gasoline :
3.2 FI Oz Oil to 1 Gallon Gasoline
8.0 FI Oz Oil to 2.5 Gallon Gasoline
Not allair-cooledengine oilshavethesame qual-
ities.If Sears Craftsman2-cycleengine oil is not
available, use a good quality,2-cycleengine oil
recommendedfor air-cooledengines Mixat a ratio
of 16:1(8 07. oilto 1 gallongasoline).A 16:1 fuel
mixturewith theseoilswillassureadequate lubri-
cationfor your engine.
4. DO NOT USE:
• NMMA Oil -- National Marine Manufacturers
Association {formerly BIA)
Does not have proper additivesfor 2-cycle, air-
cooledengines and can c_use engine damage.
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL --
Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle, air-
cooledengines and can cause engine damage.
CAUTION
Experience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.To avoid engine
problems, do not leave fuel in the unit when storing
for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run
untilthe fuel lines and carburetor areempty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See the "Storage" section for addi-
tional information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner pmdu,#_s in the fuel tank or permanent
damage can occur.
NOTE: ifyoudo not want toremovethe gasoline
from your unit, SEARS CRAFTSMAN Fuel
Stabilizer(#71-33500) may be added to gasoline
te_ in the tank to minimize gum deposi_ and
adds. If the tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer
with fresh gasoline in a separate containerand
add to the tank.
5. HOWTO MiX FUELAND FILL TANK
a. pourthepropermeasure ofengine oilintoan approved,
marked container. The, fill the containerwith regular
unleaded gasoline,
NOTE: If fuel is already in the container, add the proper
measureofengine oil. Then, closethe containertightlyand
sh_i it momentarily.
NOTE.'Do not mix gasoline and oi/dimcth/in the rue/tank.
b, Using a spoutor funnel, fill the fuel tank with fuel mix,
c. Reinstal!the fuel cap securely.
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