Preparing To Work - Husqvarna SP 375 Operator's Manual

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5. PREPARING TO WORK

1. PREPARING THE FUEL
This machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine
which requires a mixture of petrol and lubricating
oil.
IMPORTANT
age the motor and will cause for invalidation of the
warranty.
IMPORTANT
oils to maintain high performance and guarantee
the duration of the mechanical parts over time.
• Petrol characteristics
Only use unleaded petrol with a fuel grade of at
least 90 N.O.
IMPORTANT
ate deposits in the container if preserved for more
than 2 months. Always use fresh petrol!
• Oil characteristics
Only use top quality synthetic oil specifically for
two-stroke engines.
Your dealer can provide you with oils which have
been specifically developed for this type of engine,
and which are capable of guaranteeing a high level
of protection.
The use of these oils makes it possible to prepare
a 2,5% mixture, consisting in 1 part oil to 40 parts
petrol.
• Preparation and preservation of the fuel
mixture
DANGER!
Petrol and the fuel mixture are highly inflam-
mable!
– Keep the petrol and fuel mixture in homolo-
gated fuel containers, in safe place, away
from any flames or heat sources.
– Never leave the containers within the reach
of children.
– Never smoke whilst preparing the mixture
and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
The chart indicates the amount of petrol and oil to
use to prepare the fuel mixture according to the
type of oil used.
Using petrol alone will dam-
Only use quality fuels and
Unleaded petrol tends to cre-
Petrol
liters
1
2
3
5
10
To prepare the fuel mixture:
– Place about half the amount of petrol in a ho-
mologated tank
– Add all the oil, according to the chart.
– Add the rest of the petrol.
– Close the top and shake well.
IMPORTANT
age. Do not prepare excessive amounts of the fuel
mixture to avoid deposits from forming.
IMPORTANT
ture containers separate and easily identifiable to
avoid the mistake of using one in place of the other.
IMPORTANT
and fuel mixture containers to remove any eventual
deposits.
2. REFUELLING
DANGER!
elling and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
DANGER!
the engine. Never remove the fuel tank cap or
add fuel while the engine is running or when
the engine is hot.
WARNING!
top as pressure could have formed inside.
Before refuelling:
– Shake the fuel mixture container well.
– Place the machine on a flat stable surface, with
the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
– Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding area
to avoid any dirt from entering the tank during re-
filling.
– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually. Use a
funnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to the
brim.
PREPARING TO WORK
Synthetic oil 2-stroke
liters cm
3
0,025 25
0,050 50
0,075 75
0,125 125
0,250 250
The fuel mixture tends to
Keep the petrol and fuel mix-
Periodically clean the petrol
Never smoke whilst refu-
Add fuel before starting
Carefully open the tank