Stihl MS 162 Instruction Manual - Page 32
Refueling the Chain Saw
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English ► If not using STIHL MotoMix, only mix sufficient fuel for a few days of work. Never mix more than a 30-day supply of fuel. ► Store the fuel mix in an approved fuel con‐ tainer. ► Depending on the required amount of fuel, determine the correct amounts of 2-cycle engine oil and gasoline in a mix ratio of 50:1. Examples for fuel mixes: - 1 US gals of gasoline: 2.6 oz. of 2-cycle engine oil - 2.5 US gals of gasoline: 6.4 oz. of 2-cycle engine oil - 5 US gals of gasoline: 12.8 oz. of 2-cycle engine oil ► When mixing, pour oil into the container first, and then add gasoline. Close the container and shake it by hand to ensure proper mix of oil and gasoline. ► Dispose of empty mixing-oil containers only at authorized disposal locations. 13.2 Refueling the Chain Saw WARNING ■ Removing the fuel cap on a pressurized fuel tank can result in gasoline, vapors and fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the tank in all directions. The escaping gasoline, vapors or fumes, sometimes referred to as fuel spraying or "geysering," can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or prop‐ erty damage, 5.5. 13 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chain Saw WARNING ■ Fuel spraying can occur when the engine is hot and the tank is opened while under pres‐ sure. It can occur in hot environments even if the engine has not been running. Spraying is more likely to occur when the fuel tank is half full or more. Always follow the fueling instruc‐ tions in this manual: - Treat every fuel tank as if it is pressurized, particularly if it is half full or more. - Always allow the chain saw to cool ade‐ quately before attempting to open the fuel tank or refueling. This will take longer in hot conditions. - Never remove the cap by turning it directly to the open position. Turn it first approxi‐ mately 1/8 of a turn counter‑clockwise to the vent position to relieve any residual pres‐ sure. - Never open the fuel tank while the engine is still hot or running. - Never open the fuel tank or re-fuel the saw near any sparks, flames or other ignition sources. - Pick the right fuel: use only good quality (89 octane or higher), fresh fuel blended for the season. - Vapor lock: do not remove the fuel cap in an effort to relieve vapor lock. Removing the cap has no effect on vapor lock. - Be aware that fuel spraying is more likely at higher altitudes. Opening and Refueling To refuel the chain saw: ► Shut off the engine, 15.1. ► Engage the chain brake, 12.1. ► Allow the chain saw to cool. Never attempt to remove the cap while the engine is still hot or running. ► Position the chain saw on a level surface with the fuel filler cap facing upwards. ► Clean the area around the fuel filler cap with a slightly dampened cloth. 0000097425_001 32 0458-200-8621-A