Fueling - Stihl MS 280 C-Q Instruction Manual

A few tankfuls of leaded gasoline
will greatly reduce the efficiency of
the catalytic converter.
Engine Oil
Use only quality two-stroke engine oil.
We recommend STIHL two-stroke
engine oil since it is specially
formulated for use in STIHL engines
and guarantees a long engine life.
If STIHL two-stroke engine oil is not
available, use only quality two-stroke oil
designed for use in air-cooled engines.
Do not use oils designed for water-
cooled engines or engines with a
separate lubricating system (e.g.
conventional four-stroke engines).
Use only STIHL 50:1 two-stroke
engine oil for the fuel mix in models with
a catalytic converter.
Mix Ratio
STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil: 50
parts gasoline to 1 part oil
Examples
Gasoline STIHL engine oil 50:1
Liters Liters (ml)
1 0,02 (20)
5 0,10 (100)
10 0,20 (200)
15 0,30 (300)
20 0,40 (400)
25 0,50 (500)
Other brand-name two-stroke
engine oils: 25 parts gasoline to 1
part oil
MS 280 C-Q
N Use a canister approved for storing
fuel. Pour oil into canister first, then
add gasoline and mix thoroughly.
Storing Fuel
Store fuel only in approved safety-type
fuel canisters in a dry, cool and safe
location protected from light and the sun.
Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel
for a few weeks work. Do not store fuel
mix for longer than 3 months. Exposure
to light, the sun, low or high
temperatures can quickly make the fuel
mix unusable.
N Thoroughly shake the mixture in the
canister before fueling your
machine.
Pressure may build up in the
canister – open it carefully.
N Clean the fuel tank and canister
from time to time.
Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning
fluid properly in accordance with local
regulations and environmental
requirements.

Fueling

Preparations
N Before fueling, clean the filler cap
and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
N Position the machine so that the
filler cap is facing up.
Opening the Cap
N Swing the grip to the upright
position.
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