FUEL HANDLING
Fuelmix
Mixing
•
Always mix the gasoline
IMPORTANT! The chain saw is equipped with a two-stroke
engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline
and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure
the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture
is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small
inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.
and oil in a clean container
intended for fuel.
• Always start by filling half
the amount of the gasoline
to be used. Then add the
entire amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture.
Add the remaining amount
of gasoline.
!
Always provide for good ventilation when
handling fuel.
•
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture
thoroughly before filling the
saw’s fuel tank.
Gasoline
•
This engine is certified to
operate on unleaded
gasoline.
• Do not mix more than max.
one month’s supply of fuel.
•
•
Use good quality unleaded
gasoline.
• If the saw is not used for
some time the fuel tank
should be emptied and
cleaned.
The lowest recommended
octane rating is 87. If you
run the engine on lower
octane rating than 87 so-
called “knocking“ can occur.
This leads to an increased
engine temperature, which
can result in a serious
• This engine is certified to
operate on unleaded
gasoline.
engine breakdown.
•
When working at continuous
high revs a higher octane
rating is recommended.
Two-stroke oil
•
•
•
For the best results use HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil, which is
especially developed for chain saws. Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%).
Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard
engines, so-called, outboard oil.
Chain oil
•
The chain lubrication
system is automatic. Always
use special chain oil with
good adhesive
Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
characteristics.
•
•
•
In countries where no
special chain oil is available,
EP 90 transmission oil can
be used.
Gasoline
Oil
2%(1:50)
Never use waste oil. This
results in damage to the oil
pump, the bar and the
chain.
Lit.
5
Lit.
0,10
0,20
0,30
0,40
US
fl. oz.
10
15
20
US
It is important to use oil of
the right viscosity according
to the air temperature.
gallon
1
1/2
5
2 1/2
6 1/2
12 7/8
• In temperatures below 0 C
o
F) some oils become
too viscous. This can
overload the oil pump and
result in damage to the oil
pump components.
(32
o
2
•
Contact your servicing
dealer when choosing chain
oil.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Husqvarna 288XP |
| Model Year | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Husqvarna |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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