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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 on this product requiresa fuel mixture
of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 2-cycle eri-
gine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the bearings and
other moving pads. The correctfuel/oil m_um is 40:1 [see
Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil or the incorrect oil type will
cause poor performance and may cause the engine to over-
heat and seize.
Gasoline and oil must be 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.
This oil isspeciallyblended with fuel 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
recommended fuel mix 40:1.
IMPORTANT!- Do not use:
•
AUTOMOTIVE OIL
•
BOATOILS (NMMA. BIA. etc.)
These oilsdo not have proper additivesfor2-cyole, AIR-
COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.
GASOLINE
AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oil as follows:
•
Consult chart for correct quantities.
Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank.
FOR ONE GALLON:
IMPORTANT:
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture, Which leads 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 is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during 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 if you are using fuel stabilizer.
Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2--cycle engine oil
into an 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 container momentarily.
The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can
be added at thistime if desired; 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. If too much gasoline is in 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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