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OPERATION — Fueling Your Engine
BEFORE FUELING ENGB^:
WARNING
BE SUBE TO BEAD THE FUEL IN-
FOBMATION
THE WABNINGS AND
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFOBE
YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDEBSTAND THE
SAFETYBULES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FUEL YOUR UNIT; CALL THE CUS¬
TOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE AT
1-800-554-6723.
GASOLINE
The two—(yde engine on this product requires a fuel mix¬
ture of regular unleaded gasoline and a hi^ quality en¬
gine oil for lubrication of the bearings and other moving
parts. The correct fiiel/oil mixture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mix¬
ture Chart). Too little oil or the incorrect oil type will
cause poor performance and may cause the engine to over¬
heat and seize.
Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean container ap¬
proved for gasoline. Always use fresh regular imleaded
gasoline.
This engine is certified to operate on rmleaded gasoline.
2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED OIL:
WEED EATER 40:1,2-(ycle engine oil is strongly recom¬
mended. WEED EATER oil is especially blended with fuel
stabilizers and reduced smoke additives.
•
Fuel stabilizers protect the fuel from oxidation and the
formation of gum and varnish.
•
Under average conditions, regular unleaded gasoline
stays fresh for 30 to 60 days out of the refinery.
•
WEED EATER 40:1,2 -cyde engine oil with fiid stabi-
lizers will extend the fuel life by up to 5 times.
IfWEED EATER 40:1,2—(yde engine oil is not available,
use a good qualily 2-qyde engine oil, formulated for
AIR-COOLED engines, that has a
recommended
fhel
mixture of 40:1.
IMPORTANT! Do not use:
•
AUTOMOTIVE OIL
•
BOAT OILS (NMMA,BIA etc.)
These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cyde, AIR¬
COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oil as follows:
•
Consult Fuel Mixtiure Chart for correct mixture.
•
Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fud tanl? of
the engine.
FOR ONE GALLON OF FUEL:
•
Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2-<yde engine oil into
an empty, container approved for gasoline.
• Add one gallon ofregular unleaded gasoline to the con¬
tainer, then securely replace the cap. Shake the container
momentarily to assure oil is thoroughly mixed. The fud is
ready for use.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fael:Oil Mix Ratio
Gasoline
Oil (fl. oz.)
1 U.S. gal. (3.81)
3.2 fl. oz. (95 ml)
1.25 U.S. gal. (4.71)
4.0 fl. oz. (118 ml)
2.5 US. gal. (9.5 1)
8.0 fl. oz. (237 ml)
NOTE: One gallon fuel containers can hold more than
one gallon. If too much gasoline is in the contain¬
er, the resulting gas-to-oil mixtiure will not be cor¬
rect for proper engine operation.
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