Shindaiwa EB8520 - Manual (Page 8)

Mixing fuel
CAUTION!
Never use any type of gasoline
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containing more than 10% alcohol
by volume! Some types of gasoline
contain alcohol as an oxygenate.
Oxygenated gasoline may cause
increased operating temperatures.
Under certain conditions, alcohol-
based gasoline may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils.
Generic oils and some outboard
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oils may not be intended for use
in high-performance C4 engines,
and should never be used in your
Shindaiwa engine.
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NEVER
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smoke or light fires near the
engine.
ALWAYS
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stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling.
ALWAYS
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Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters from the fuel-
ing point and source before starting.
NEVER
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place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER
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operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester
screen in place.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE.
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ALWAYS
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store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable liquids.
ALWAYS
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inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If
fuel leaks are evident, stop using the
unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS
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move the unit at least 3
meters away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flammable
materials before starting the engine.
Mixing fuel
Filling the fuel tank
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate
on a 50:1 mixture consisting of
unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil
only. Use of non-approved mixing
oils can lead to excessive carbon
deposits.
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
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with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled
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mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-
EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil
liters milliliters
2.5 - 1 50 ml
5 - 1 100 ml
10 - 1 200 ml
20 - 1 400 ml
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30
days and oil with fuel stabilizer is not
used, it should first be treated with a fuel
stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Oil is a registered JASO FC classi-
fied oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD
performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is
recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emis-
sions engines. Shindaiwa One also includes a
fuel stabilizer.
Remove the Fuel
Filler Cap
Place the unit on a flat, level surface. 1.
Clear any dirt or other debris from 2.
around the fuel filler cap.
Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
3.
with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
4.
firmly.
Wipe away any spilled fuel before start-
5.
ing the unit.