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OPERATHON
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_hb ARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY
INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES SEC-
TION ON PAGE 20FTHIS MANUAL, BEFORE
YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
SAFETY SECTION DO NOT' ATTEMPT TO
FUELYOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM SOME-
ONE WHO DOES UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
SAFETY SECTION OR CALL THE CUS-
TOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT 1-800-
235-5878.
40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
strongly recommended_ This oil is specially blended with
fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability (extends fuel life
up to 5 times longer')and reduced smoke.
If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
not available, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-
COOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40:1,
IMPORTANT] Do not use:
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc,)
These oilsdo not have proper additives for 2-cycle engines
(AIR-COOLED) and can cause engine damage.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel mix-
ture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 40:1
2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the
bearings and other moving parts.The correct fuel/oil mix-
ture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil or' the
incorrect oit type will cause poor performance and may
cause the engine to overheat and seize.
Gasoline and oi! must be premixed in a clean approved fuel
container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline.
This engine iscertified to operate on unleaded gasoline._
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, which leads to oil/gas separation and for-
mation of acids during storage,_Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage_ To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age for 30 days or longer..Drain the gas tar]k, then run the
fuel out of the carburetor and fue! lines by starting the
engine and Ietting it run until it stops Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE instructions for additional informa-
tion.. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or' permanent damage may occur.
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer' is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation offuel gum deposits during storage,.Add sta-
bilizer 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 stabilizer to
allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor,,Youdo not have
to drain the fuel tank for storage ifyou are using fuel stabi-
lizer.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oit as follows:
- Consult chart for 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 engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon
gasoline container.
• Add one gallon of regutar unleaded gasoline to the gal-
lon container, then securely replace the cap_
• Shake the container momentarily.
• The mixture is now ready for' use_Fuel stabilizer can be
added at this time if desired; follow mixing instructionson
the label..
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio
Gasoline Oil (fl. oz.}
1 gallon 32
2.5 gallons 8,0
NOTE: Fuel containers may hotd more than the specified
amount. If too much gasoline is in the container, the result-
ing gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper
engine operation.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this
Sears oit, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as CRAFTS _
MAN No. 33500) to your fuel tank.
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