Preparing the fuel
Fuel is highly inflammable and there is a risk of fire if it is handled incorrectly. Carefully read and ob-
serve the precautions in the section of this manual titled "For safe use of your product".
Once the refuelling is complete, securely tighten the fuel tank cap and do not forget to check that there
are no leaks or discharges of fuel from the fuel pipe, fuel system grommets, or around the fuel tank
cap. If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the product immediately and contact your deal-
er to have it repaired.
If the fuel ignites, it could cause burns and fire.
There is difference in pressure between the fuel tank and the outside air. When refuelling, loosen the fuel tank cap
slightly to eliminate the difference in pressure.
Otherwise, fuel may get spewed.
NOTE
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect use in thirty (30) days. Do not mix directly in fuel tank.
Fuel
Fuel supply
1. Fuel tank
DANGER
CAUTION
2. Shoulder level
Before you start
Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-
stroke engine oil.
Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not
use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl
alcohol.
Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD
Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and Shindai-
wa recommended oil.
- Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines,
motor-cycle engines.
- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
- Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should always be
wiped up.
- Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.
- Always store fuel in approved container.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors over bare ground and install the fuel
cap securely. Do not pour fuel indoors.
Place the product and the refuelling tank on the ground when
performing the refuelling operation. Do not refuel the product
on the loading platform of a truck, or in other such places.
Always ensure that the fuel level remains below the shoulder
level of the fuel tank when refuelling.
There is a difference in pressure between the fuel tank and the
outside air. When refuelling, loosen the fuel tank cap slightly to
eliminate the difference in pressure.
Always wipe up any fuel spills.
Move at least 3m away from where you refueled before you
start the engine.
Keep the refuelling tank in a shaded area away from fire.
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