This quick 4 minute YouTube video produced by Husqvarna will teach you about chainsaw fuel and lubrication.
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0:05 if you’re Husqvarna product is equipped with a two-stroke engine
0:08 it must always be run using a mixture of gasoline in two stroke oil
0:13 when mixing fuel even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the
0:18 mixture
0:19 never refuel the machine while the engine is running or is hot from recent
0:23 use
0:24 and always make sure you’re fueling area has plenty of ventilation
0:27 after refueling move the machine at least 10 feet from the refueling point
0:32 before starting it
0:34 never start the machine if you have spilled fuel on the machine
0:38 wipe of spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate before use
0:42 never start the machine if you have spilled fuel on yourself
0:46 or your clothes because all engines equipped with catalytic converters must
0:51 be run on
0:52 unleaded fuel mixtures it’s important that you choose good quality
0:56 unleaded gasoline leaded gasoline will destroy your products catalytic
1:01 converter
1:01 causing it to no longer function properly while the manual says you can
1:06 use 87 octane
1:08 you should use at least 89 octane in order to prevent
1:11 knocking a condition caused by high engine temperature
1:14 and increased bearing load sometimes resulting in serious engine damage
1:19 for best results use Husqvarna brand
1:22 two-stroke engine oil that is ft certified this oil is specially
1:26 formulated for air-cooled two-stroke engines
1:30 all Husqvarna products use the fifty to one mix
1:34 which means 2.6 ounces a boil are used to one gallon of gas
1:38 Husqvarna two stroke oil comes in convenient bottles that are
1:42 easily added to 1 gallon of gas with no measuring required
1:46 never used two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines
1:50 such as TCW 3 sometimes referred to as
1:54 outboard oil when mixing never attempt to mix the oil with the fuel in the gas
1:59 tank
2:00 on the unit always makes gasoline and oil
2:03 in a clean container intended for fuel start by filling half the amount to the
2:08 gasoline to be used
2:10 then at the entire amount of two stroke oil
2:14 shake the fuel mixture for at least ten to fifteen seconds
2:20 at the remaining amount of gasoline
2:24 Henry shake for 10 to 15 additional seconds
2:29 next I’m twisting remove the fuel cap
2:32 for the fuel into the tank to eighty percent of capacity
2:36 when finished fasten the fuel cap securely
2:40 and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit do not mix more than one month
2:45 supply of fuel at a time
2:47 if the machine is going to be stored for an extended length of time
2:51 the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned
2:56 proper lubrication not only extends the life of your Husqvarna product
3:00 but it also helps prevent the chain from breaking which could lead to serious or
3:05 fatal injuries
3:06 start by checking your chain oil chain we all must demonstrate good adhesion to
3:11 the chain
3:11 and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it
3:15 is warm summer
3:16 were cold winter weather as a chainsaw manufacture
3:20 we have developed optimal chain oil use this oil in order to maximize chain life
3:25 and also minimize environmental damage if our own chain oil was not available
3:30 make sure you use an oil specifically designed for bar in Chains
3:34 never use waste oil which can be dangerous to you
3:38 damage the oil pump in the machine and also harm the environment
3:42 oliver chainsaws have an automatic chain lubrication system
3:47 on some models the oil flow is also adjustable
3:52 the side chain oil tank in the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out
3:56 before the chain oil
3:57 however this safety feature requires that you use the correct oil
4:02 if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel
-Jack
