Mixing fuel, Filling the fuel tank – Shindaiwa EB802RT User Manual
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CAUTION!
Never use any type of gasoline 
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 
oils may not be intended for use 
in high-performance two-cycle 
engines, and should never be used 
in your Shindaiwa engine.
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NEVER
smoke or light fires near the
engine.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow 
it to cool before refueling. 
ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and 
move at least 3 meters from the fuel-
ing point and source before starting.
NEVER
place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester 
screen in place.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
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ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable liquids.
ALWAYS 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 move the unit at least 3 
meters away from a fuel storage 
area or other readily flammable 
materials before starting the engine.
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Mixing fuel
Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
Clear any dirt or other debris from 
around the fuel filler cap.
Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank 
with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten 
firmly.
Wipe away any spilled fuel before start-
ing the blower.
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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
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled 
mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-
EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
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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
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