Husqvarna 128LDx Owners Manual - Page 11

FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1. If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2. If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. 3. If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Transport and storage S Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers. S When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose. S When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. S Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long--term storage. S In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, the spark plug cap must always be removed during long--term storage, if the machine is not under close supervision and when performing all service measures. S Secure the machine during transport. WARNING: Take care when han- dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes. 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. Fuel 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: Fuel and fuel fumes are highly inflammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin. For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation. Petrol, litre 5 10 15 20 Two- stroke oil, litre 2% (1:50) 3% (1:33) 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,30 0,30 0,45 0,40 0,60 115299326 Rev. 2 7/15/10 English--- 11