Mixing Fuel; Filling The Fuel Tank - Shindaiwa EB8520RT Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing fuel

Mixing fuel
CAUTION!
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Never use any type of gasoline
containing more than 10% alcohol
by volume! Some types of gasoline
contain alcohol as an oxygenate.
Oxygenated gasoline may cause
increased operating temperatures.
Under certain conditions, alcohol-
based gasoline may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils.
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Generic oils and some outboard
oils may not be intended for use
in high-performance C4 engines,
and should never be used in your
Shindaiwa engine.

Filling the fuel tank

WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
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NEVER smoke or light fires near the
engine.
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ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling.
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ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters from the fuel-
ing point and source before starting.
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NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
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NEVER operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester
screen in place.
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CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate
on a 50:1 mixture consisting of
unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil
only. Use of non-approved mixing
oils can lead to excessive carbon
deposits.
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Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
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Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled
mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-
EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
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FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
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ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable liquids.
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ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If
fuel leaks are evident, stop using the
unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
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ALWAYS move the unit at least 3
meters away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flammable
materials before starting the engine.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil
liters
2.5 - 1
5 - 1
10 - 1
20 - 1
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30
days and oil with fuel stabilizer is not
used, it should first be treated with a fuel
stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Oil is a registered JASO FC classi-
fied oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD
performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is
recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emis-
sions engines. Shindaiwa One also includes a
fuel stabilizer.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel before start-
ing the unit.
Remove the Fuel
Filler Cap
Figure 8
milliliters
50 ml
100 ml
200 ml
400 ml