FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safetyPetrol
Never start the machine:
1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow
remaining fuel to evaporate.
CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least 90
2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic
your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good
contact with fuel. Use soap and water.quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded petrol will destroy
the catalytic converter.
3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.Use low-emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if it is
available.
Transport and storage
Y 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 �ames, for example, from electrical
machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or
boilers.
Y The lowest octane recommended is 90 (RON). If you run
Y When storing and transporting fuel always use approved
the engine on a lower octane grade than 90 so-called
containers intended for this purpose.
knocking can occur. This gives rise to a high engine
Y When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank temperature, which can result in serious engine damage.
must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to Ţnd
Y When working at continuous high revs a higher octane
out where to dispose of excess fuel.
rating is recommended.
Y Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete
service is carried out before long-term storage.Two-stroke oil
Y The transport guard must always be Ţtted to the cutting
Y For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-
attachment when the machine is being transported or in
stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-
storage.
cooled two-stroke engines.
Y In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, the
Y Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled
spark plug cap must always be removed during long-term
engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil (rated
storage, if the machine is not under close supervision and
TCW).
when performing all service measures.
Y Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
Y A poor oil quality and/or too high oil/fuel ratio may
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.
jeopardise function and decrease the life time of catalytic
Bear in mind the risk of Ţre, explosion and
!converters.
inhaling fumes.
Y Mixing ratio
Fuel1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil.
1:33 (3%) with oils class JASO FB or ISO EGB formulated
CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke
for air-cooled, two-stroke engines.
engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol
and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately
Two-stroke oil, litre
measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the Petrol, litre
correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of 2% (1:50)3% (1:33)
fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of 50,100,15
the mixture.
100,200,30
150,300,45
WARNING! Fuel and fuel fumes are highly
200,400,60
in�ammable 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 ventilation.
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