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FUEL HANDLING
Fuel mi
x
ture
CAUTION! The machine is equipped with
a two--stroke engine and must always be
run using a mixture of gasoline and two--
stroke engine oil. It is im portant to accu-
rately measure the am ount of oil to be
mixed to ensure that the correct mixture i s
obtained. When m ixing small amounts of
fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastical-
ly affect the ratio of the mixture.
Gasoline
CAUTION! Always use high quality
unleaded gasoline.
S This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline.
S The lowest recommended octane rating
is 87. If you run the engine o n lower oc-
tane rating than 87, “knocking” can oc-
cu r. This leads to an increased engine
temperature, which can result in a seri-
ous engine breakdown.
S When wo rking at continuous high revs a
higher octane rating is recommended.
Two -- stroke oil
S For great results and perform ance use
HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil, which is
sp ecially fo rmulated for our two--stroke
engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).
S To maximize the life of your trimmer, you
may choose to use a h igh quality syn-
thetic oil formulated for two--stroke
engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).
S Never use two--stroke o il intended for
water--cooled outboard engines,
so metimes referre d to as outboard oil.
S Never use oil intended for four--stroke
engines.
W ARNING: Always ensure
there is adequate ventilation when
handling fuel.
U.S. gallon U.S. fl. oz.
121/2
2 1/2 6 1/2
5127/8
Gasoline
Two--stroke oil
2% (1:50)
S
A
lways start by
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lling hal
f
the amo unt o
f
the
gasolinetobeused.Thenaddtheentire
amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fue l mixture.
Add the remaining amount of gasoline.
S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly
before filling the machine’ s fuel tank.
S Do not mix more than one month’s sup-
ply of fuel at a tim e.
S If th e machine is not used for some time,
the fuel tank sh ould be emptied and
cleaned.
W ARNING: The catalytic con-
verter muffler gets very hot during
and after use. This also applies
during idling. Be aware of the fire
hazard, especially when working
near flammable substances and/or
vapors.
Fueling
WARNING: Taking the following
precautions, will lessen the risk of
fire:
Do not smoke or place hot objects
near fuel.
Alway s shut off the engine before
refueling.
Always stop the engine and let it
cool for a few minutes before refu-
elling.
When refueling, open the fuel cap
slowly so that any excess pressure
is released gently.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after
refueling.
Always move the machine away
from the refueling area before
starting.
Min. 10 ft.
(3 m)
Mixing
S Al ways mix the gasoline and oil in a
clea n container intended for fuel.
S Cle an t he area around the fuel cap.
Contamination in the tank ca n cause
operating problems.
S Ensure that the fue l is well mixed by shak-
ing the container before filling the tank.