Husqvarna 326SX-Series User Manual

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FUEL HANDLING
 
Fuel safety
 
Never start the machine:
1
If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow 
remaining fuel to evaporate.
2
If you have spilt 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
 
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.
When storing and transporting fuel always use approved 
containers intended for this purpose.
When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank 
must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out 
where to dispose of excess fuel.
Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete 
service is carried out before long-term storage.
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.
 
Fuel
 
CAUTION! 
 
 The machine is equipped with a two-stroke 
engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline 
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.
 
Gasoline
 
CAUTION! 
 
 Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture with an 
octane rating of at least 87 octane ((RON+MON)/2). If your 
machine is equipped with a catalytic converter (see chapter 
on Technical data) always use a good quality unleaded petrol/
oil mixture. Leaded petrol will destroy the catalytic converter.
Use low-emission gasoline, also known as alkylate gasoline, 
if it is available. 
 
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
 
The lowest recommended octane grade is 87 
((RON+MON)/2). If you run the engine on a lower octane 
grade than 87 so-called knocking can occur. This gives 
rise to a high engine temperature and increased bearing 
load, which can result in serious engine damage.
When working at continuous high revs a higher octane 
rating is recommended.
 
Two-stroke oil
 
For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-
stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-
cooled two stroke-engines.
Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled 
engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil (rated 
TCW).
Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
Mixing ratio 
1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil or equivalent.
!
 
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. 
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and 
inhaling fumes.
!
 
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.
Gasoline, litre
Two-stroke oil, litre
 
2% (1:50)
5
0,10
10
0,20
15
0,30
20
0,40
 
US gallon
US fl. oz.
 
1
2 1/2
2 1/2
6 1/2
5
12 7/8