Oilandfuel M Ixing Instructions - Yard-Man YM90BC Operator's Manual

OILANDFUEL M IXING INSTRUCTIONS
Old and/or improperly mixed f uel a re themain reasons fortheunit
notrunning properly. Besure touse fresh, clean u nleaded fuel.
Follow t heinstructions carefully fortheproper fuel/oil mixture.
Definition o fBlended F uels
Today's f uels areoften a blend ofgasoline andoxygenates
such asethanol, methanol, orMTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended
fuel a bsorbs water. Aslittle as1%water i nthefuel c anmake
fuel a ndoilseparate. Itforms a cids when stored. When using
alcohol-blended fuel, u sefresh fuel ( less than 60days old).
Using Blended F uels
Ifyouchoose t ousea blended fuel, o ritsuseisunavoidable,
follow recommended precautions:
• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual
• Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit
• Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit
Using Fuel Additives
The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a
fuel additive which will help inhibit corrosion and minimize the
formation of gum deposits. It is recommended that you use our
2-cycle oil with this unit.
If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil de-signed for air-cooled
engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL ®Gas
Stabilizer or an equivalent. 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.
NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to
Federal, State and Local regulations.
CAUTION: For proper engine operation and
maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and I
fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. I
Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage
the eng ne.
Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with
unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil
ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the
table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios.
NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with
one 3.2 oz. (95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1
fuel/oil ratio.
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UNLEADED GAS 2 CYCLE OIL
1 GALLON US 3.2 FL. OZ.
(3.8 LITERS) (95 ml)
1 LITER 25 ml
MIXING RATIO - 40:1
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WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable.
Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine
and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not
smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open
flames at a distance from the area.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the
fuel cap securely in place.
WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated
outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.