Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): what fuel mixture ratio do i use for a MAC 3200 chainsaw, fuel mixture ratio, stroke oil


Question
i need to know the fuel mixture ratio on a MAC 3200 chainsaw.
cant remember and dont want to fry the engine.
thanks

Answer
HI JOHN

GENERAL RULE  IF USING GOOD QUALITY 2 STROKE OIL  IE  ,STHIL , JONSERED, HUSQVARNA OILS
RUN AS ON THE BOTTLE  50:1    THAT IS  20 MILS OF OIL PER LITRE THAT YOU MIX

SO IF YOU WANT A 2 LITRE MIX  - PUT 40 MILS OF 2 STROKE OIL IN CONTAINER 1ST  THEN PUT IN 2.0 LITRES OF FUEL ONLY  THEN FILL THE SAW TANK  

BUT IF YOU WERE TO USE 2 STROKE OIL FROM THE SERVICE STATION  DESIGNED FOR SCOOTERS  ETC
AND COULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH  CHAINSAWS ETC   RUN IT AT  25: 1  RATIO
IE  40 OF OIL PER LITRE OF PETROL THAT YOU MIX  

DONT BE TEMPTED TO ADD TOO MUCH OIL TO THE MIX   AS  IT CAN ACTUALLY MAKE THE ENGINE RUN LEAN
ALWAYS USE FRESH MIX   AS STALE FUEL CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AS WELL


CHEERS  HOPE THIS  HELPS AND DOES NOT CONFUSE

CHEERS PAUL