se. I guess the fuel was old and the gas was probably not mixed right or didn’t have the proper mix of 2 cycle oil and gas. I used the chainsaw with that fuel and now it wont start. How can I fix this problem? What damage does this cause? What is the proper 2 cycle oil mix and does brand matter?
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Use echo 2 stroke oil
Do not use ethanol fuel, use a premium fuel and mix with the oil.
Empty all the old fuel out of the saw,
Fill with fresh fuel.
Should solve the problem
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All 2-cycle chain saws use a proper mix of gas and oil – ECHO recommends a 50:1 mix which is equal to 2.6 fluid ounce of oil for each (1) gallon of gas.
A 50:1 ratio with mid-grade (89 octane) or premium (93 octane) fuel can be used in all ECHO 2-stroke equipment, provided the oil is ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345 FD certified.
Fuel Mixture ratio 50:1 ratio with ECHO brand two-stroke oil. 89 octane unleaded.
Most modern chainsaws, string trimmers, leaf blowers and other small-engine two-stroke equipment recommend a 50:1 oil mix ratio, but some recommend 40:1 and older two-stroke equipment might even call for 32:1.
This is why STIHL recommends always using fresh fuel or specially formulated fuel mixes like STIHL MotoMix® in your equipment. STIHL MotoMix® is a high-grade, high-octane, ethanol-free premixed fuel containing STIHL HP Ultra synthetic oil.
We recommend in all of our owners` manuals that you should only use high-quality brand-name petrol with a minimum octane rating of 90, but we can reassure you that petrol with an ethanol content of 10% or less, like the new E10 petrol will not cause a problem with your STIHL petrol tool.
Tips for properly mixing fuel for a chainsaw:
Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. Always start by filling with half of the petrol to be used, then add all of the oil, mix (agitate) the fuel mixture and add the remaining petrol. Do not mix more than one month`s supply of fuel at a time.
1:25 = 1 part oil + 25 parts petrol, or 40 ml oil per litre of petrol when using other brands of oil. Any two-stroke engine oil you use in your petrol gardening tool must have the TC classification.
For a 50:1 ratio of gas to oil, use 2.6 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gas.
All STIHL gasoline-powered equipment uses a 50:1 gas and oil mixture.
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ECHO PowerBlend Gold is a 2-stroke engine oil that mixes at a 50:1 ratio with 89 octane or higher gasoline. The oil formula includes detergents and a fuel stabilizer to maintain fuel`s quality, while the detergent assists in cleaner burning fuel and reliable performance.
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Do I need gas and oil mix – Poulan Super 250a Chainsaw Plate
ANSWER : I think Poulan uses a 40:1 ratio to one gallon of gas, however I have always used 50:1 the same as my sthl saws with no issue. I would rather have more oil mix that to little.
Fuel,gas oil mixture – Echo 30.1CC Chainsaw With a 14 In.bar and Chain
ANSWER : The fuel/oil should be in the ratio 50 to 1
What is ment by 50 to 1 mix
ANSWER : 50 to one is a ratio of fuel to lubricating oil. Typically 50 parts petrol/gasoline to one part two stroke oil.
Oil typically comes in a special plastic bottle that incoporates a measure. Simply squeeze the right ammount of oil into the little chamber and add to 5 litres of gas.
Does not start
ANSWER : Any 2 cycle oil is good. Use a 40:1 mix to start with if it smokes then cut it back to 32:1 but its better to have more oil then not enough but start with 40:1
Is it straight gas or mixed? – Poulan Pro 14" Gas Chainsaw 33CC P3314
ANSWER : It uses a gas/oil mix. 40:1Hope this helps.
What is the oil/gas mix ratio? – Husqvarna , No.455 Rancher, 20" Gas – Powered Chainsaw
ANSWER : 50:1 ratio 2.6 fl oz of 2 stroke oil to 1 gal of fuel
I used fuel from old chainsaws sitting in garage and used it on my Echo CS-330T. I barley got it and it was basically new with a few hours of use. I guess the fuel was old and the gas was probably not mixed right or didn’t have the proper mix of 2 cycle oil and gas. I used the chainsaw with that fuel and now it wont start. How can I fix this problem? What damage does this cause? What is the proper 2 cycle oil mix and does brand matter?
ANSWER : Use echo 2 stroke oil
Do not use ethanol fuel, use a premium fuel and mix with the oil.
Empty all the old fuel out of the saw,
Fill with fresh fuel.
Should solve the problem
Blower starts and runs for 5 seconds and cuts off. Is it an oil to gas ratio. Is is 32:1 or 40:1? For the Echo PB250 gas blower.
ANSWER : I don’t think the oil-gas ratio will cause that problem. Did you check to see if the fuel lines or fuel filter is clogged?
