l am buying this as a Christmas present for my husband. What will I need to purchase for use on the first day, besides gasoline? Special oil? Thanks
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You can double check what the label states on the gas tank or the fuel cap - But the manual states that it runs on: REGULAR UNLEADED GAS. (i.e., low octane grade gasoline.) It should come pre-filled with engine oil, but it should always be checked before use.Its a great machine with one issue in changing the belt (loosen or remove all the engine bolts when you need to do that, just a pain in the rear). This machine can have all minor and some more serious problems or issues fixed by a handy person. It is a great deal in terms of value for the dollar.
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No. I comes in a crate and will need some assembly. I does come with oil for the engine. It's an awesome machine. Good choice. Someone will be happy.
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With some gasoline and car engine oil (SAE 40) it will be 100% ready to operate the first day. Use the safety equipment provided with the equipment (gloves, ear and eye protection). Good luck !!
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I bought a "clone" of this (same manufacturer, same exact device) through Home Depot (paint job only difference...mine is gray and orange). I got it a couple years ago...I am pretty sure they ship it with a container of oil to add to machine. If not, nothing special, just regular motor oil available at any auto parts or hardware store (off hand, guessing it would be 30 weight oil). Pretty happy with the machine. Only slight problem I had, the "feeder tube" that you put branches into, split on a seam. I was able to take it off and take to a local muffler shop that welded it up for a few bucks. Only other warning: pay attention to directions that say to make sure ALL wood is passed through the feeder before shutting off machine. If a small chunk is left and you try and restart it, it will jam the chipper blade and the drive belt will start smoking! Very small problems...looking forward to using mine again to chip up the accumulating branch pile I've got going.
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Use regular unleaded gas but add Stabil or some additive. The 15% ethanol tears up those small engines.
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No, just gas. You would if it were a weed eater or chain saw I would think. You need to change the oil like a car though. The instructions will give you all you need on that when it arrives.
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#1 is the correct fuel mixture! These are extremely sensitive to that and will self destroy over time as mine did. The only way I could get it to start from day 1 was to pump that priming bulb about 20 times...the clear tubing has to be free of air bubbles. Give it a shot!
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No, oil and gasoline are not in the motor. The manual will indicate which weight of regular oil is best. Once the oil and gasoline are in the motor, everything else should be ready. Mine started right up.
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hello this kit what time brings, he brings no silicone oil, I recommend buying it and buy a 16% nitro to not damage the engine
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If you're new to nitro definitely look at temperature gun and after run oil and always run all the gas out if you're not going to run it in the next couple of days WD40 works fine for after run oil I've got a slayer 4x4 and a 4 tec been having the truck about a year and haven't had to change a part yet it's very durable
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Just change the oil regularly. Very easy to maintain and does not have a gasoline smell. Also propane stores forever. Not heavy because it has no gasoline tank no spills and can be transported inside a vehicle. SAFE.
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Hello Miss Jamey,When I ordered the kit I received 3 plug in's and no oil. I had to purchase the oil separately. I hope this helps!!!
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I was wondering if it used gas/oil mix, so I looked up the users manual on google. It clearly states; fill the crancase with oil and use only regular grade gas, not to exceed 87 octane
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If using synthetic two stroke oil that is appropriate. I would recommend regular oil for break in at a 32:1 ratio for break in( about a half gallon of gas burned) to make sure the rings seat properly. Mine is a real gem and am very happy with its performance.
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When I bought mine I also bought a plastic bottle that I pour gas into and then squirt into car also had to buy a gal of the fuel and also had to buy a starter for the glow plug( it a little thing to charge and plug up tp glow plug to get it hot to crank ) I have had a lot of problems get mine adjusted right and have had problems with the factory linkage to carburetor , really I wish I had bought an electric one ,they are just as fast anll d a hole lot easy to take care of . I have only used mine about 8 times , but when it is running right it will hall ass !! Hope this helps you !!!
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i warmed up engine installed hose in dip stick tube just started pump it primed it self make sure hose is deep enough to reach oil in pan you might have to twisthose to snake it all the way down hope this helps thin oil from warm up helps
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50:1 gas:oil should be just fine for starting.. I don't recall if they mfg wants more oil for break-in, but I think it matters little if your break in is a few minutes here and there, nothings going to get real hot. On starting follow the instructions. I can say I consider the saw hard starting, but it does start and once warm starts easily.
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My unit was delivered without motor oil. I bought a quart of Pennzoil 5W30 synthetic blend and added just over half a quart. Works fine!
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50:1 Says so right on the saw. Have had better luck with small engines since began using pure gasoline. (Sans cane of corn juice) Look about, you can probably find a filling station that sells it. Usually 89 octane. Mixing only a qt. at a time works for me...
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Hi Gene - this was backordered, and I got mine today. There was no damage at all due to shipping. I followed the "first time" instructions (add oil, install air filter, run unloaded i.e. with air tank valve open for 20 minutes) - that all went fine. It is working perfectly so far. Boy - its really strong and well built too. The manual is kind of crappy though - but its not rocket science. Rob