CMXGTAMDSS27 Operator’s Manual

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OIL AND FUEL

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

The use of old and/or improperly mixed fuel is the most common cause of performance problems. Use

only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper gasoline/oil mixture.

Denition of Blended Fuels

Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).

Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate,

forming acids when stored. ALWAYS use fresh fuel (less than 30 days old).

NOTE: Dispose of old fuel according to federal, state and local regulations.

Using Blended Fuels

If using a blended fuel:

• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in this operator's manual

• Use a fuel additive

• Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit

Using Fuel Additives

The container of 2-cycle oil provided with this unit includes a fuel additive to help inhibit corrosion

and minimize gum deposits. Always use the brand of 2-cycle oil that came with this unit. If this is

unavailable, use a 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines and mix it with a fuel additive. Add 0.8

oz. (23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel, according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add

fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank.

Mixing the Fuel

NOTE: This unit comes with a 2.6 oz. (77 ml) container of 2-cycle oil. To obtain the correct fuel mixture

described below, pour the entire container into one gallon of unleaded gasoline.

Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of unleaded gasoline with 2-cycle engine oil. Do not mix them

directly in the unit’s fuel tank. Use a separate fuel can. Use a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. See the table below

for specic gasoline and oil mixing ratios.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT.

It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this

engine and void the warranty.

CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention

to the gasoline and oil mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. Using improperly

mixed fuel can severely damage the engine.

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