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Before
Starting
Engines
which ar
e certified to comply with California
and U.S. EP
A emission r
egulations for ULGE engines:
Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline/oil
mix. Include the following emission control system(s):
EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any user
adjustable features— therefore no other adjustments are
needed.
Mixing
Gasoline and Oil
Use
only clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline (including
oxygenated
or
reformulated
gasoline) with an octane
rating of 87 or higher
. T
o ensure freshness, purchase only
the quantity of gasoline you expect to use in 30 days.
Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion
chamber deposits and longer spark plug life.
IMPORTANT
: Do not use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing mmor
e than
10% ethanol, pr
emium gasoline, or white gas. Using
these fuels can damage the engine’
s fuel system.
IMPORTANT
: Do not use automotive oil (i.e., SAE 30,
10W30, etc.), a two–cycle oil that is not NMMA– or
TCW–certified, or a fuel mixed at the wr
ong
gasoline/oil ratio. This can cause engine damage not
cover
ed under the Lawn-Boy warranty
.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
In certain conditions gasoline is extr
emely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHA
T CAN HAPPEN
•
A fir
e or explosion fr
om gasoline can burn you,
others, and cause pr
operty damage.
HOW T
O A
V
OID THE HAZARD
•
Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open ar
ea, when the engine is cold. W
ipe up
any gasoline that spills.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4” to
1/2” (6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
•
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away fr
om an open flame or wher
e gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Stor
e gasoline in an appr
oved container and
keep it out of the r
each of childr
en.
•
Never buy mor
e than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
When fueling, under certain cir
cumstances, a
static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
WHA
T CAN HAPPEN
•
A fir
e or explosion fr
om gasoline can burn you
and others and cause pr
operty damage.
HOW T
O A
V
OID THE HAZARD
•
Always place gasoline containers on the gr
ound
away from your vehicle befor
e filling.
•
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
•
When practical, r
emove gas–power
ed
equipment fr
om the truck or trailer and r
efuel
the equipment with its wheels on the gr
ound.
•
If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer fr
om a portable
container
, rather than fr
om a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
•
If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
1.
Pour a half gallon of gasoline into an approved
gasoline container
.
Note:
Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil at
room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than
cold oil. Oil below 32
_
F (0
_
C) requires additional mixing.
2.
Add the proper amount of high–grade, NMMA– or
TCW–certified two-cycle oil to acheive a 32:1
gasoline–to–oil mixture ratio. Refer to the following
table:
32:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Mixtur
e Ratio
4 oz. (0.1
18L) can
8 oz. (0.236L) can
20 oz. (0.590L) bottle
Oil Gasoline
1 gallon (3.75L)
2 gallons (3.75L)
5 gallons (3.75L)
For best results, use
Lawn-Boy 2-Cycle Generation II
Ashless Oil
.
3.
Install the cap on the gasoline container and shake the
container to mix oil and gas thoroughly
.
4.
Remove the cap and add the remaining gasoline.
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