Shindaiwa EB802 - Manual (Page 9)

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WARNING!
Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting shindaiwa
requirements are NOT approved for use in shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause
performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including,
but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel
lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain
up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood
alcohol) is NOT approved.
2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards
must be used. Shindaiwa One
TM 2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifi cally
formulated for use in all shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure
to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certifi ed oil will void the engine warranty.
Mixing Fuel
For increased engine protection, shindaiwa recommends using Shindaiwa Red Armor TM engine oil to protect the
engine from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa Red
Armor
TM engine oil exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. M345/FD performance requirements.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities IMPORTANT!
Shindaiwa One TM 2-Stroke oil or Red Armor TM engine oil may be mixed at 50:1
ratio for application in all shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio
specifi ed in those manuals.
IMPORTANT!
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30)
days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improp-
erly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe
engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in
the Long Term Storage section of this manual.
Handling Fuel
DANGER
Fuel is VERY fl ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• DO NOT smoke near fuel.
• DO NOT allow fl ames or sparks near fuel.
• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!
• DO NOT fi ll fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fi ll fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
• DO NOT overfi ll fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
• Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling.
• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.
• Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine.