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You’ll need STIHL 2 Stroke oil, an empty and clean fuel can & fresh unleaded fuel from a reputable petrol station.
Mix at 50:1 (20mls oil per 1 litre fuel) when you’re using STIHL 2-Stroke oil.
You’ll need to mix at 25:1 (40mls oil per 1 litre fuel).
Petrol has limited shelf life (as low as 30 days), so always mix with fresh regular unleaded, purchased from a reputable large volume fuel supplier.
To prolong the life of your 2 Stroke fuel mix you can add STIHL fuel stabiliser to extend the fuel’s shelf life up to 12 months.
15ml of STIHL fuel stabiliser will treat 5 litres of fuel.
Unleaded petrol and SAE30 oil in Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh side valve engines.
Unleaded petrol and SAE10W30 oil in Kohler, Honda or Briggs & Stratton OHV engines.
Your mower shouldn’t sound like its sick. If it’s spluttering along in the backyard as you mow, it is likely to be old or dirty fuel. Bad fuel can lead to troubles starting, so it’s a good idea to drain your mowers old petrol and replace with fresh fuel regularly. Over the cooler months mower usage declines, so be prepared to put these practices in place throughout the winter period.
If your mower doesn’t require you to mix fuel and oil manually and it’s blowing a light coloured smoke, you’ll need to take it in to see a professional, as it could be something serious
If your mower just won’t start, check that you’ve got fuel. If you’ve got enough petrol then the next step is to check your mower’s spark plug before taking your mower in to the specialists. Fouled or loose spark plugs can be a common occurrence and are easily tightened, cleaned or replaced. Always read your mower’s instruction manual before you start cleaning or replacing spark plugs and be sure to reinstall the correct spark plug (make and model), as a different type of plug can cause serious engine damage. Contact us on (07) 3390 1977 if you’re unsure on which spark plug you need.
Note: LOOK BEFORE YOU PUMP! All fuel is not the same. Do not use an unapproved fuel type (such as E85 ethanol) or modify your Briggs & Stratton engine to run on alternative fuels. These actions can cause damage to small engines and will void your Briggs & Stratton warranty.
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After Each Mowing After each mowing, wait until the engine cools and then use a hose to spray the clippings and grass debris that may
Tip #1. Use Fresh Fuel Your mower shouldn’t sound like its sick. If it’s spluttering along in the backyard as you mow, it is likely