Sears 358.79828 - Manual (Page 18)

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:
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WARNING:
BE SURE TO R E A D 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
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE
FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR CALL THE
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT
1-800-235-5878.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on this prod uct requires a iuel mixture
of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 2-gine oil {AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the bearings and
otfier mo\ring parts. The correct hiel/oil mixture is 40:1 (sed
Fuel Mbcture 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.
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels called gasohoi (or using ethanol or metha­
nol) can attract moisture, which leads to oil/gas separa­
tion and fotmation 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 empHed before storage for 30 days or longer; Drain
the gas tank, then ran the fueJ out of the carburetor and
fueJ lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it
stops. Use fresh fuel next season; v Seej 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.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle engine oil is specially blended
with iuel stabilizers. If you do not use this Sears oil, you can
add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman No. 33500) to your
fuel tank.
2-CYCLE OIL:
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle oil is strongly recommended.
This oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizers for 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
• BOAT OILS (NMMA.BIA-etc.)
These oils do not have proper additives for 2-Gycle, AIR­
COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.
GASOUNE AND OIL MI3tTURE
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:
• 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
galjorr contéúner, then securely replace the cap.
Shake the container momentarily.
• The mbcture is now ready tor use. Fuel stabilizer can
be added at this time if desired; follow mbcing instruc­
tions on the label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 FuehOil Mix Ratio
Gasoline , Oil (fl. OZ.1
1 gallon 3.2
1.25 gallons 4.0
2.5 gallons 8.0
NOTE: One gallon fuel containers will hold more than one
gallon. If too much gasoline is in the container, the resulting
gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper engine
operation.
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