Husqvarna 125BVx Owners Manual - Page 11

FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two--stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of petrol 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. WARNING: Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel. S 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. S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine's fuel tank. Petrol CAUTION! Always use a good quality petrol/oil mixture (at least 90 octane). Use low--emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if it is available. S The lowest octane recommended is 90. If you run the engine on a lower octane than 90, it can result in knocking. This gives rise to a high engine temperature, which can result in serious engine damage. S When working at continuous high revs, a higher octane rating is recommended. Two--stroke oil S For best results and performance, use HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two--stroke engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%). S If HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil is not available, you may use another two-stroke oil of good quality that is intended for air cooled engines. Contact your dealer when selecting an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%). S Never use two--stroke oil intended for water--cooled outboard engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil. S Never use oil intended for four--stroke engines. Petrol, litre Two- stroke oil, litre 2% (1:50) 3% (1:33) 5 0,10 0,15 10 0,20 0,30 15 0,30 0,45 20 0,40 0,60 Mixing S Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. 115277126 Rev. 2 5/1/10 S Do not mix more than one month's supply of fuel at a time. S If the machine is not used for some time, the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. WARNING: The catalytic con- verter muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapors. Fueling WARNING: Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refueling. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling. When refueling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling. Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting. English--- 11