Garmin TRIOBRAKE 353 User Manual

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FUEL HANDLING
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Fuel
Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine 
and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two-
stroke 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.
Petrol
Use good quality unleaded or leaded petrol.
CAUTION!  Engines equipped with catalytic 
converters must be run on unleaded fuel 
mixtures.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the catalytic converter 
and it will no longer serve its purpose. The green fuel 
cap on saws fitted with catalytic converters means 
that only unleaded gasoline can be used.
The lowest recommended octane grade is 90 (RON). 
If you run the engine on a lower octane grade than 90 
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 with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) 
a higher octane is recommended.
Environment fuel
HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel, 
either Aspen two-stroke fuel or environmental fuel for 
four-stroke engines blended with two-stroke oil as set out 
below. Note that carburettor adjustment may be 
necessary when changing the type of fuel (see the 
instructions under the heading Carburettor).
Running-in
Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods 
during the first 10 hours.
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.
A poor oil quality and/or too high oil/fuel ratio may 
jeopardise function and decrease the life time of 
catalytic converters.
Mixing ratio
1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil.
1:33 (3%) with oils class JASO FB or ISO EGB formulated 
for air-cooled, two-stroke engines.
Mixing
Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container 
intended for fuel.
Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to 
be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix 
(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of 
petrol.
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling 
the machine’s fuel tank.
Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a 
time.
If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank 
should be emptied and cleaned.
Chain oil
We recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with 
good adhesion characteristics.
Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil 
pump, the bar and the chain.
It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable 
viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.
In temperatures below 0
°C (32°F) some oils become 
too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result 
in damage to the oil pump components.
Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil.
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WARNING! Always ensure there is 
adequate ventilation when handling fuel.
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