Fueling The Engine; Gasoline; Fuel Stabilizer; 2-Cycle Oil/Gasoline And Oil Mixture/Fuel Mixture Chart - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798260-32cc Operator's Manual

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FUELING YOUR ENGINE
BEFORE FUELING ENGINE:
A WARNING
Be sure to read the fuel safety information in the Warn-
ing s and Safety Instructions section on page 4 of this
manual before you begin.
If you do not understand the fue! safety section DO NOT
attempt to fuel your unit; seek help from someone that
does understand the fuel safety section or call the Cus-
tomer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-235-5878.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel mix-
ture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality en-
gine oil forlubrlcal;ion of the bearingsand othermoving
parts.The correct fuel/oil mixture is40:1 (seeFuel Mix-
ture Chart).Too little o ilor the incorrect oiltype will
cause poorperformance and may causetheenginetoover-
heat and seize.
Gasolineand oil must be premixedina clean approvedfuel
container. Always use freshregular unleaded gasoline.
IMPORTANT: Experience indicatesthat alcohol
blended fuels called gasohol(orusingethanolormetha-
nol)can attract moisture,which leadsto oil]gas separa-
tionand formation of acidsduring storage.Acidicgas
can damage thefuelsystem ofan enginewhileinstorage.
To avoid engine ,problems, the fuelsystem should be
emptied beforestoragefor30 days or longer. Drain the
gastank,then run thefueloutofthecarburetor and fuel
lines by starting;theengine and letting itrun untilit
stops. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE
instructions foradditional information.Never use en-
gine or carburetor cleanerproductsin the fueltauk or
permanent damage may occur.
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
You do not have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you are
using fuel stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle engine oil is specially blended
with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this Sears off, you
can add a fuelstabilizer (suchas Craftsman No. 33500)to
your fueltank.
2-CYCLE OIL:
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle oil is strongly recommended.
This off is specially blended with fuel stabilizers for
increased fuel stability (extends fuel life up to 5 times
longer) and reduced smoke.
If CRAFTSMAN 2 c_ycle oil is not available, use a good
quality 2 cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil that has a
recommended fuel mix 40:1.
IMPORTANT! Do not use:
* AUTOMOTIVE OIL
. BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA. etc.)
These oilsdo not have proper additives for2-cycle,
AIR-COOLED enginesand can causeenginedamage.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oil as follows:
• Consult chart for correct quantities.
• Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank.
FOR ONE GALLON:
• Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2-cycle engine oil
into an empty, approved one gallon gasoline con-
tainer.
• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the
gallon container, then securely replace the cap,
Shake the container momentarily.
• The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer
can be added at this time if desired; follow mixing
instructions o_he label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:Oil MAx Ratio
Gasoline Oil (ft. oz.) - -iJ
[
1 gallon 3.2
1.25gallons 4.0
2,5gallons
8.0
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