FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safetyPetrol
Never start the machine:
1. If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the
spillage and allow remaining fuel to evapo-
rate.
2. If you have spilled fuel on yourself or yourCAUTION! Always use a good quality pet-
rol/oil mixture (at least 90 octane).
clothes, change your clothes. Wash any
part of your body that has come in contactUse low--emission petrol, also known as
with fuel. Use soap and water.alkylate petrol, if it is available.
3. If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regu-
larly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel
lines.
Transport and storage
S Store and transport the machine and fuel
so that there is no risk of any leakage or
fumes coming into contact with sparks or
naked flames, for example, from electri-
cal machinery, electric motors, electricalS The lowest octane recommended is 90.
relays/switches or boilers.If you run the engine on a lower octane
S When storing and transporting fuel al-than 90, it can result in knocking. This
ways use approved containers intendedgives rise to a high engine temperature,
for this purpose.which can result in serious engine damage.
S When storing the machine for long peri-S When working at continuous high revs, a
ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con-higher octane rating is recommended.
tact your local petrol station to find outTwo--stroke oil
where to dispose of excess fuel.S For best results and performance, use
S Ensure the machine is cleaned and thatHUSQVARNA two--stroke oil, which is
a complete service is carried out beforespecially formulated for our two--stroke
long--term storage.engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).
S In order to prevent unintentional startingS If HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil is not avail-
of the engine, the spark plug cap mustable, you may use another two-stroke oil of
always be removed during long--termgood quality that is intended for air cooled
storage, if the machine is not underengines. Contact your dealer when select-
close supervision and when performinging an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%).
all service measures.S Never use two--stroke oil intended for
water--cooled outboard engines,
sometimes referred to as outboard oil.
S Never use oil intended for four--stroke
engines.
WARNING:Takecarewhenhan-
dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk ofTwo--stroke oil, litre
Petrol,
fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.
litre2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
Fuel50,100,15
CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a
100,200,30
two--stroke engine and must always be run
using a mixture of petrol and two-stroke150,300,45
engine oil. It is important to accurately mea-200,400,60
sure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure
that the correct mixture is obtained. When
mixing small amounts of fuel, even small
inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio
of the mixture.
WARNING:Fuelandfuelfumes
are highly inflammable and can
cause serious injury when inhaled
or allowed to come in contact with
the skin. For this reason observe
caution when handling fuel and
make sure there is adequate ven-
tilation.
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