Maruyama HT230D - Fuel: Mixing Gasoline and Oil

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FUEL; MIXING GASOLINE AND OIL
WARNING! The engine used on this Hedge Trimmer is of a 2-cycle design. The internal moving
parts of the engine, i.e., crankshaft bearings, piston pin bearings and piston to cylinder wall contact
surfaces, require oil mixed with the gasoline for lubrication. Failure to add oil to the gasoline or fail-
ure to mix oil with the gasoline at the appropriate ratio will cause major engine damage which will
void your warranty. For your fuel premix, only use a quality oil designed for 2-cycle air-cooled
engine.
FUEL MIXTURE: Always use a good quality 2-cycle, air-cooled engine oil mixed at a ratio of 25:1.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART:
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: Always mix fuel and oil in a clean container approved for gasoline.
Mark the container to identify it as fuel mix for the Hedge Trimmer. Use regular unleaded gaso-
line and fill the container with half the required amount of gasoline. Pour the correct amount of
oil into the container then add the remaining amount of gasoline. Close the container tightly and
shake it momentarily to evenly mix the oil and the gasoline before filling the fuel tank on the
Hedge Trimmer.
When refilling the Hedge Trimmer fuel tank, clean around the fuel tank cap to prevent dirt and
debris for entering the tank during cap removal. Always shake the premix fuel container momen-
tarily before filling the fuel tank.
Always use a spout or funnel when fueling to reduce fuel spillage. Only fill the tank to within 10 ~
20 mm from the top of the tank. Avoid filling to the top of the tank filler neck.
NOTE:
1. Never mix gasoline and oil directly in the Hedge Trimmer fuel tank.
2. Do not use National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) or BIA certified oils. This type
of 2-cycle engine oil does not have the proper additives for air-cooled, 2-cycle engines and can
cause engine damages.
2-Cycle Oil (25:1)
With 1 liter gasoline mix 40 m
R
oil
2 liter 80 m
R
5 liter 200 m
R
GAS GAS
FILL MARK
HALF GASOLINE ADD OIL ADD REMAINING
GASOLINE
SHAKE
(MIX OIL AND GASOLINE)
OIL