Fuel And Fuel Safety Warnings; Recommended Fuels; Recommended Oils - Husqvarna Soff-Cut 2000 Operator's Manual

FUEL HANDLING
WARNING
Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk
of injury and property damage:
- Use extreme care in handling gasoline. It is
- Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
- Use only approved gasoline containers.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool a minimum of
3 minutes before refueling.
- Never fuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container where
on a water heater or other appliances.
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
- Remove the 2000 from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
the equipment with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
- Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
- If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
fuel or oil. Replace fuel cap and tighten
PROPER FUEL
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating (M+R) of 87 or
higher.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more
than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use gasoline containing
methanol.
Use of fuels with an ethanol content of more than 10% (E10)
may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system, as
Do not use fuel that is older than 30 days. Old fuel can cause
running problems as well as fuel system damage.
The engine will not operate on gasoline
marketed as E-85 (85% ethanol)
OIL HANDLING
NOTICE
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of
used oil properly. Do not discard with household
waste. Check with your local authorities, service
center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility.
ENGINE OIL
Oil Recommendation
The engine holds approximately 1.4 quart (1.3 liter) when
changing oil.
We recommend use of Kohler oils for best performance. Other
highquality detergent oils (including synthetic) of API (American
Petroleum Insitute) service class SJ or higher are acceptable.
Select viscosity based on air temperature at time of operation
as shown in table below.
5W-30
F -20 0 20 32
C -30 -20 -10 0
HYDROSTATIC TRANS OIL
Mobil DTE 26 hydraulic oil or equivalent (20W with viscosity
of 68)
MANAGING DUST
to an external dust extractor for dust management. See
of a suitable external dust extractor.
9
10W-30
SAE 30
40 50 60 80 100
10 20 30 40