Shindaiwa P231 - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire,
burns, and personal
injury!
STOP engine before refueling.
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
before refueling.
ALWAYS open the fuel cap slowly
to allow any pressure build-up in the
tank to release fuel vapor slowly.
ALWAYS transport and store fuels
in an approved container.
Avoid overfilling and wipe-up all
spilled fuel. Move the engine at
least 3 meters from the fueling point,
storage area, and other readily
flammable materials before restarting.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, make sure there are no fuel
leaks around the fuel cap and/or tank.
If a fuel leak is evident, stop using the
unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
Never
smoke or light any fires
near the engine or fuel source.
Never
place any flammable
material near the engine or muffler.
Never operate the engine without
the muffler in good working condition.
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Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate
on a 50:1 mixture consisting of
unleaded gasoline and a premium
2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of Non-
approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive maintenance costs and/or
engine damage.
Filling the Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30-days, it should first be treated with a
stabilizer such as STA-BIL™ or equivalent
product!
CAUTION!
Never attempt to mix fuel in the
unit’s fuel tank. Always mix all fuels
in a clean approved container.
Use only fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane rating of
87 or higher.
Mixing fuel with a Premium 2-cycle
mixing oil designed for use with
high-performance 2-cycle air-cooled
engines.
Refer to the following examples of 50:1
fuel to oil mix quantities:
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Place the unit on a flat, level surface,
and wipe any debris from around the
fuel cap.
Remove the fuel cap.
Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Replace the cap, and wipe away any
spilled fuel before starting the engine.
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IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30-
days, it should first be treated with a stabilizer
such as STA-BIL™ or equivalent product!
CAUTION!
Never attempt to mix fuel in the
unit’s fuel tank. Always mix all fuels
in a clean approved container.
CAUTION!
Never use any fuel containing more
than 10% alcohol by volume! Some
gasolines contain alcohol as an
oxygenate! Oxygenated fuels may
cause increased operating tem-
peratures. Under certain conditions,
alcohol-based fuels may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some mix-
ing oils.
Generic oils and some outboard
motor oils may not be intended for
use in high-performance air cooled
2-cycle engines, and should never
be used in your Shindaiwa engine!
Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil
liters milliliters
2.5 - 1 50 ml
5 - 1 100 ml
10 - 1 200 ml
20 - 1 400 ml