RedMax GZ380 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 17

S If the oil is registered with JASO, the
JASO Logo with FD and registration
number will be displayed on the contain-
er. The highest JASO rating is "FD",
which equals the ISO- -L- -EGD rating.
Lower ratings are "FC", "FB", and "FA".
S Engine problems due to inadequate
lubrication caused by failure to use ISO- -
L- -EGD certified and JASO FD registered
oil such as RedMax air- -cooled "MaxLife"
synthetic blend premium 2- -stroke oil
WILL VOID THE REDMAX TWO-
STROKE ENGINE WARRANTY.
WARNING:
Do not use NMMA
(National Marine Manufacturers As-
sociation), BIA (Boating Industry As-
sociation), and TCW (two- - cycle wa-
ter cooled) oils designed for mopeds
or outboard, water cooled marine
engines. Do not use API (American
Petroleum Institute), TC (2- - cycle) la-
beled oils. The API- - TC test standard
has been discontinued by API in
1995 and it no longer exists.
IMPORTANT: GASOLINE/OIL
MIXTURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Store your gasoline or gasoline/oil mix-
ture in a cool, dry area in a tightly sealed
approved container to limit the entry of
moisture and additional air (oxygen).
Moisture and air cause the development
of varnish and gum, making the fuel
stale. Stored gasoline and gasoline/oil
mixture ages and loses its octane rating
and volatility. Do not mix more gasoline/
oil than you intend to use in 30 days,
and 60 days when fuel stabilizer is add-
ed. RedMax air- - cooled "Max Life" syn-
thetic blend premium 2- - stroke engine oil
contains fuel stabilizer and will automat-
ically extend your gasoline/oil mixture
life up to 60 days.
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FUEL HANDLING
How to mix fuel
Recommended mixing ratio:
Gasoline 50 : Oil 1
(when using RedMax air- -cooled
"Max Life" synthetic blend premium
2- -stroke engine oil)
50:1 MIXING CHART
GASOLINE (gal.)
2-CYCLE OIL (fl.oz.) 2.6 5.2 7.8 10.4 13
GASOLINE (liter)
2-CYCLE OIL (mL)
WARNING:
agitation.
1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and
oil to be mixed.
2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean, ap-
proved fuel container.
3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well for 10
seconds.
4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again
for at least one minute. As some oils may be
difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredi-
ents, sufficient agitation is necessary. Be
careful that, if the agitation is insufficient,
there is an increased danger of early piston
seizure due to abnormally lean mixture.
5. Place a clear indication on the outside of the
container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or
other containers that don't contain oil.
6. Indicate the contents on outside of con-
tainer for easy identification.
Chain oil
S We recommend the use of special oil
(chain oil) with good adhesion character-
istics.
S Never use waste oil. This results in dam-
age to the oil pump, the bar and the chain.
S It is important to use oil of the right grade
(suitable viscosity range) to suit the air
temperature.
S In temperatures below 32°F (0°C) some
oils become too viscous. This can over-
load the oil pump and result in damage to
the oil pump components.
S Contact your servicing dealer when
choosing chain oil.
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