Mixing Fuel; Filling The Fuel Tank - Shindaiwa PowerBroom PB2500 Operator's Manual

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!
Some gasolines contain alcohol as an
oxygenate! Oxygenated fuels may
cause increased operating tempera-
tures. Under certain conditions,
alcohol-based fuels may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some
mixing oils. Never use any fuel
containing more than 10% alcohol by
volume!
Generic oils and some outboard
motor oils may not be intended for
use in high-performance air cooled 2-
cycle engines, and should never be
used in your Shindaiwa engine!
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and a premium 2-cycle
mixing oil only. Use of non-approved
mixing oils can lead to excessive
maintenance costs and/or engine
damage.
■ Use only fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane rating of
87 or higher.
■ Mix gasoline with 50:1 Shindaiwa
Premium 2-cycle mixing oil or with an
equivalent high quality 2-cycle mixing
oil.
Example of 50:1 mixing quantites:
■ 1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing
oil.
■ 5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing
oil.
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and Shindaiwa One oil with fuel
stabilizer is not used, it should first be
treated with a fuel stabilizer such as
StaBil™.
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Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
■ STOP the engine before refueling.
■ ALWAYS allow the unit to cool
before refueling!
■ Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
unit at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
the fueling point before restarting!
■ NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.
■ NEVER start or operate this unit if
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
■ NEVER smoke or light any fires
near the unit or fuels!
■ NEVER place any flammable
material near the engine muffler!
■ NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in
place and properly
functioning!
1. Place the PowerBroom 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.
Break-in and Operation
The PowerBroom works best when its
rubber fins can quickly slide or "skim"
over the surface being swept.
New or replacement sweeper belts
tend to grip or drag on hard surfaces, and
should be thoroughly broken in or
"scuffed" before the broom is actually put
to work.
Break-in is easily accomplished by
operating the PowerBroom at full throttle
for 3 to 5 minutes in loose gravel or
similar abrasive material. Once broken in,
a PowerBroom will effortlessly move an
amazing variety of materials, ranging
from snow or standing water to heavier
objects such as gravel or wood chips.
Experience will help you understand
the operating principles of the
PowerBroom, but safe operation must be
practiced from the start.
WARNING!
BURN DANGER! The gearcase will
become very hot during normal
operation.