Operation - Husqvarna 281 XP Operator's Manual

Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you use the product.
To do a function check before you use
the product
1. Make sure that the chain brake operates correctly
and that it is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged.
3. Make sure that the throttle lockout operates correctly
and that it is not damaged.
4. Make sure that the start/stop switch operates
correctly and that it is not damaged.
5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles.
6. Make sure that the vibration damping system
operates correctly and that it is not damaged.
7. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached and
that it is not damaged.
8. Make sure that all parts of the product are correctly
attached and not damaged or missing.
9. Make sure that the chain catcher is correctly
attached.
10. Do a check of the saw chain tension.
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Fuel
This product has a two-stroke engine.
CAUTION:
result in engine damage. Use a mixture of
gasoline and two-stroke oil.
Premixed fuel
• Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel for best
performance and extension of the engine life. This
fuel contains less harmful chemicals compared to
regular fuel, which decreases harmful exhaust
fumes. The quantity of remains after combustion is
lower with this fuel, which keeps the components of
the engine more clean.
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Operation

To mix fuel
Gasoline
• Use good quality unleaded gasoline with a maximum
of 10% ethanol contents.
Two-stroke oil
• For best results and performance use Husqvarna
two-stroke oil.
• If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a
two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines.
Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct
oil.
To mix gasoline and two-stroke oil
Gasoline, liter
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10
15
20
CAUTION:
the ratio of the mixture drastically when you
mix small quantities of fuel. Measure the
quantity of oil carefully and make sure that
you get the correct mixture.
CAUTION:
Do not use gasoline with
an octane grade less than 90 RON/87
AKI. Use of a lower octane grade can
cause engine knocking, which causes
engine damages.
CAUTION:
Do not use two-stroke
oil for water-cooled outboard engines,
also referred to as outboard oil. Do not
use oil for four-stroke engines.
Small errors can influence
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Two-stroke oil,
liter
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