Mixing Fuel - Shindaiwa C242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Assembly (continued)
5. Install the blade retaining bolt. Using the combination spark plug wrench/
screwdriver, tighten the bolt firmly in a counter-clockwise direction.
6. Remove the hex wrench.
Install Shaft Cushion
1. Route plastic tubing alongside outer tube, and secure to tube with cushion (A).
Cutout in cushion must be placed over harness hanger (B) to allow harness hook
connection.
The unit should now be completely assembled and ready for use

Mixing Fuel

WARNING!
Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa
requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause
performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including,
but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel
lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain
up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood
alcohol) is NOT approved.
2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards
must be used. Shindaiwa One
formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by fail-
ure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.
For increased engine protection, Shindaiwa recommends using Shindaiwa Red Armor
engine from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa Red
Armor engine oil exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. M345/FD performance requirements.
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Shindaiwa One 2-Stroke oil or Red Armor
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ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio
specified in those manuals.
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days,
ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improperly
mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine
damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Long
Term Storage section of this manual.
NOTE:
with a blade.
2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically
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IMPORTANT!
engine oil may be mixed at 50:1
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IMPORTANT!
Blade not shown for clarity
Hex Wrench
B
engine oil to protect the
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Examples of 50:1 mixing quanti-
ties
A
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