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115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12
FUEL HANDLING
Mixing ratio
Recommended mixing ratio:
50:1 for all engines
Gasoline
2--stroke oil
2% (50:1)
Liter Liter
50.10
10 0.43/0.20
15 0.30
20 0.40
U.S. gallon U.S. fl. oz.
121/2
21/2 61/2
5127/8
S Engineproblems due to inadequate
lubrication caused by failure to use ISO--
L--EGD certifiedand JASO FD registered
oil such as RedMax air--cooled “MaxLife”
synthetic blend premium 2--stroke oil
WILL VOID THE REDMAX
TWO-
STROKE ENGINE WARRANTY
.
Gasoline/oil mixture recommenda-
tions
Store yo ur gasoline or gasoline/oilmixt ure
in a cool, dry areain a tightly sealed ap-
provedcont ainer to limit the entry of mois-
ture and additional air (oxygen). Moistur e
and air causethedevelopment o f varnis h
and gum, making the fuel stale. Stored gas-
oline and gasoline/oil mixture ages and
loses its octane rating and volatility. Do not
mix more gasoline/oil than youintendto use
in 30 days, and 60 days when fuel stabilizer
is added. RedMax air--cooled“Max Life”
synt he tic blend premium 2--stroke e ngine oil
contains fuel stabilizer
and will automatical-
ly extend your gasoline/oil mixture life up to
60 days .
CAUTION! Do not use NMMA (Nat ional Ma-
rine Manufact urers Association), BIA (B oating
Industr y Association), and TCW (two-- cyc le
water cooled) oils designe d for mopeds or
outboard, wat er cool ed marine engines. Do
not use AP I (American Petr oleum Instit ute),
TC (2--cycle) label ed oils. The API--TC test
standar d has been discontinued by API in
1995 and it no longer exists.
Mixing
S Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean
container intended for fuel.
S Always start by flling half the amount of the
gasoline to be used. Then add the entire
amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.
Add the remaining amount of gasoline.
S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture t horoughly be-
fore filling the machine’s fuel tank.
S Do not mix more than one month’s supply
of fuel at a time.
S If the machine is not used for so me time, the
fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.
Fueling
AVERTISS EMENT! Taking the
followin g precautions will lessen
theriskoffire:
Do not smoke and do not place any
hot objects in the vicinityof fuel.
Alwaysstop the engine and let it
cool for a few minutes before re-
fueling.
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 machi ne away fro m
the ref ueling area before starti ng.
W ARNING: Fuel and fuel vapors
are highly flammable. Take care
when handling fuel . Beaware of
the risks of fire, explosion and
those associated with inhalation.
Min. 10 ft.
(3 m)
S Clean the area around the fuel cap.
Contamination in the tank cancause
operating problems.
S En sure that the fuel is wel l mixed by shak-
ing the cont ainer before filling the tank.