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OPERATION
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY
INFORMATION IN.THE SAFETY RULES
SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
SAFETY SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM I
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE I
FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR-CALL THE
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT
1-800-235-5878,
GASOLINE
The two_-cycleengine onthis productrequiresa fuel mixture
of regular unleaded gasolineand a high quality 2-cycle eri-
gine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubricationof the bearings and
other moving pads. The correctfuel/oil m_um is40:1 [see
Fuel Mixture Chart). Toolittle oilor the incorrectoiltype will
cause poor performance and may cause the engine to over-
heat and seize.
Gasoline and oil mustbe premixed in a clean approved fuel
container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline.
This engine has been certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline.
2-CYCLE OIL:
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle oil is strongly recommended.
Thisoilisspeciallyblended withfuel stabilizersfor increased
fuel stability (extends fuel life up to 5 times longer) and
reduced smoke.
If CRAFTSMAN 2 cycle oil is not available, use a good
quality 2 cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil that has a
recommendedfuel mix 40:1.
IMPORTANT!- Do not use:
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOATOILS (NMMA. BIA. etc.)
These oilsdo nothaveproperadditivesfor2-cyole, AIR-
COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oilas follows:
• Consultchart for correct quantities.
Do not mix gasolineand oil directlyin thefuel tank.
FOR ONE GALLON:
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture, Whichleads to oil/gas separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor-
age. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage for30 days:or longer. -Drein
the gas tank, then run the fuel.out.of the carburetor.and
fuel lines by starting the engineand letting it.run until it
stops. Use fresh fuel next season... See:,.STORAGE
instructions for additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer isan acceptable alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum depositsduring 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 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the
stabilizer to reach the carburetor. You do not have to drain
the fuel tank for storage ifyou are using fuel stabilizer.
Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2--cycle engine oil
intoan empty, approved one gallon gasoline contain-
er.
Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the
gallon container, then securely replace the cap.
Shake the containermomentarily.
The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can
be addedat thistime ifdesired; follow mixing instruo-
tions on the label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 FuehOil Mix Ratio
Gasoline
1 gallon 3,2
1.25 gallons 4.0
2.5 gallons 8.0
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle engine oil is specially blended NOTE: One gallon fuel containers will hold more than one
with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this Sears oil,you can gallon. Iftoo much gasoline isin the container,the resulting
add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman No. 33500) to your gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper engine
fuel tank. operation.
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