Oil And Fuel Information - Bolens BL100, BL150 Operator's Manual

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the
main reasons for the unit not running
properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean
unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions
carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.
DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS
Today's fuels are often a blend of
gasoline and oxygenates such as
ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether).
Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As
little as 1% water in the fuel can make
fuel and oil separate. It forms acids when
stored. When using alcohol-blended fuel,
use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old).
USING BLENDED FUELS
If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its
use is unavoidable, follow recommended
precautions:
• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained
in your operator's manual
• Always agitate the fuel mix before
fueling the unit
• Drain the tank and run the engine dry
before storing the unit
USING FUEL ADDITIVES
The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with
your unit contains a fuel additive which
will help inhibit corrosion and minimize
the formation of gum deposits. It is
recommended that you use our 2-cycle
oil with this unit.
If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil
designed for air-cooled engines along
with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL®
Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8
oz. (23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of
fuel according to the instructions on the
container. NEVER add fuel additives
directly to the unit's fuel tank.

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-
cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in
a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil
ratio. Do not mix them directly in the
engine fuel tank. See the table below for
specific gas and oil mixing ratios.
NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded
gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz.
(95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil
makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio.
MIXING RATIO - 40:1
NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in
accordance to Federal, State and
Local regulations.