Controls & Operation
FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE
FUEL TO OIL MIXTURE CHART (50:1)
The snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a
mixture of fuel (gasoline) and oil for lubrication of engine
bearings and other moving parts.
U.S.
Imperial
Metric
Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil
Gallons
Ounces
2.5
5
Gallons
Ounces
Liters
Milliliters
The correct fuel/oil mixture ratio for the five horsepower
engine is 50 to 1. Use fuel/oil mixture chart shown.
1
2
5
1
2
5
2.8
4
80 ml
5.6
8
160 ml
400 ml
NOTE: To prevent damage to engine, carefully
observe recommended fuel to oil mixing ratio and
procedures.
13
14.1
20
•
Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean fuel
container.
•
•
Always use fresh, unleaded, winter grade fuel
Never put plain, unmixed fuel into fuel tank. Shake
fuel container each time before filling fuel tank.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled
with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or
running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank. Keep
snowthrower and gasoline away from open flame or
spark.
•
•
Never use “stale” fuel left over from last season or
stored for long periods.
DO NOT USE MULTI VISCOSITY OILS, SUCH AS
10W-30
or 10W-40.
PROPER FUEL MIXING PROCEDURE
1.
Fill approved clean fuel container one quarter full with
fresh unleaded fuel - one quart (one liter) in a one
gallon (4 liter) container.
A
B
C
D
2.
Pour recommended amount of high quality two
cycle oil —2.5 ounces (80 ml) into fuel container for
one gallon (4 liters) of fuel. (NOTE: DO NOT USE
MULTI VISCOSITY OILS, SUCH AS 10W-30 or
10W-40.)
3.
4.
5.
Reinstall cap on the fuel container and shake con-
tainer vigorously so oil mixes with gasoline.
Unscrew cap and fill container with fuel. Shake con-
tainer again.
Remove fuel tank cap and carefully pour mixed fuel
into the fuel tank, filling to 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) below
filler neck to allow room for expansion. Never put
plain, unmixed fuel into fuel tank. Shake fuel con-
tainer each time before filling fuel tank.
Figure 6. Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure
A. Fill Container with 1 Quart (1 Liter) of fuel
B. 2.5 Ounces (80 ml) of two-cycle oil
C. Combine in container, then shake container
D. Additional fuel brings total to 1 Gallon (4 liters)
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