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OPERATION
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY
INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES
SECTION ONPAGE 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 WHO DOES UNDERSTAND
THE FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR CALL
THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE-HOTLINE
AT 1-800-235-5878.
GASOLINE
The two-cycleengine on thisproduct requires a fuel mix-
ture of regular unleadedgasolineand a high quality40:1
2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the
bearings and othermovingparts.The correctfuel/oil mix-
ture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil or the
incorrectoil type will cause poor performance and may
cause the engine tooverheatand seize.
Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approved
fuel container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gaso-
line.
This engine iscertifiedtooperate on unleaded gasoline.
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or usingethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, which leads to oil/gas separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system of an engine while in storage, To
avoid engine problems,the fuel system should be emp-
tied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, then run the fuel outof the carburetor and fuel lines
by startingthe engine and letting it run untilit stops.Use
fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE instructions for
additional information.Never use engine or carburetor
cTeanerproductsin the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur,
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always followthe fuel tank or storage container.Always
followthe fuel mix ratiofoundon the stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 5 minutesafter adding stabilizer to
ailow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. You do not
have to drain the fuet tank for storage if you are using
fuelstabilizer.
40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oii (AIR-COOLED) is
strongly recommended.This oil is specially blended with
fuel stabilizersfor increased fuel stability(extendsfuel life
up to5 timeslonger) 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:t,
IMPORTANT! Do no use:
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc.)
These oilsdo not have proper additives for 2-cycle AIR-
COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mixgasolineand oi!as follows:
° Consuifchart for correctquantities.
• Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the unit's fuel
tank.
FOR ONE GALLON:
• Pour3.2 ounces of high quality, 40:1 2-cycle engine oit
(AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon
gasoline container.
• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the gal-
lon container, then securely replace thecap.
• Shake thecontainer.
• The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be
added at this time if desired; follow mixing instructions
onthe label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio
Oil {fl.oz.)
1 gallon 3.2
2.5 gallons 8.0
f
NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the specified
amount. If too much gasoline is in the container, the
resulting gas-to-oil fuel mixture witl not be correct for
properengineoperation.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use
this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as
CRAFTSMAN No.33500) toyourfuel tank.
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