Husqvarna 967 271801-01 Operator's Manual

15CONTROLSFuel TankRead the safety instructions before refueling. Thecapacity for each tank is 5-1/2 gallons.Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damageand keep the cap correctly tightened.The engine will operate on a minimum of87-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix).Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline canbe used. See Technical Data concerning ethanolfuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. Do not use E85alcohol based fuel. Damage to the engine andcomponents may occur.When operating in temperatures below 32° F, usefresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insuregood cold weather starting.WARNING! Fill to bottom of filler neck.Do not overfill. Clean off spilled oil or fuel. Donot store, spill or use gasoline near an openflame.WARNING! The engine and the exhaustsystem, become very hot during operation.There is a risk for burns if touched. Let engineand exhaust system to cool before refueling.IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experienceindicates that alcohol blended fuels (calledgasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attractmoisture which leads to separation andformation of acids during storage. Acidic gascan damage the fuel system of an engine whilein storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuelsystem should be emptied before storage of30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and let it operate until the fuellines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuelthe next season. See Storage for additionalinformation. Do not use engine or carburetorcleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damagemay occur.