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Jim Singh Posted on Apr 11, 2013

Canadiana (older model). Who makes it and does it use mix gas?

I bought this older model and would like to know if it is 4 stroke engine that uses gas rather than mixed gas. There is no model or serial number. The air filter needs to be changed but I don't know where to buy it from. Thanks for your assistance.

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Fahr Quad

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  • Posted on Feb 28, 2009

SOURCE: do i have to mix 2 stroke oil on the gas for the 4

DO NOT mix oil in the gas on your four stroke engine. You will foul the spark plug(s), build up deposits on the valves and head, and make a smokey, smelly mess. A two stroke engine uses the fuel/oil mix to lubricate the engine before being used as fuel. A four stroke engine has a separate lubrication system and does not normally burn any oil. As the name implies, a two stroke engine works in two strokes. The first stroke is downward, where the fuel/oil mix and air are drawn into the cylinder. The momentum from the crankshaft counterbalance or force from the other cylinder(s) drive the piston back up compressing the mix, and the spark plug sparks at or slightly before the top of the stroke. The rapid combustion of the fuel/oil/air mix drives the piston down, which is the power stroke, and then the cycle starts all over again. A four stroke engine has an intake stroke down taking in the fuel/air mix, a compression stroke up, a power stroke down as the fuel/air mix is ignited at or before the top of the stroke, and a exhaust stroke up before starting all over again. A four stroke is much cleaner and more reliable than a two stroke, but it is heavier and has less torque. A two stroke engine is much lighter and has more torque, but takes more maintenance.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: What mix of oil and gas do i use?

I have that exact same saw. The mix you need to use is 40:1. That is 40 parts gas to 1 part oil. I have tried finding a handbook for mine and have had no luck at all. Not much out there for McCulloch saws. I will try again to find one for you though. It is a very good saw! I have had very good luck with it with not many problems. One problem I did have though, is that they put really cheap fuel lines in them that will crack on you after a couple of years. It's an easy fix, but it will leave you baffled on what is wrong with it.

Al Ursich

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2009

SOURCE: toro 2 stroke lawn mower won't start

Remove the Carb Bowl and on the bottom of the bowl clean the center of crust gas....

It blocks the gas from getting from the bowl to the inside of the carb.

Caused when gas dry's up in the bowl leaving deposits behind plugging up the works.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2009

SOURCE: smoking outboard

Sounds like your running a bit rich. Try leaning down your air/fuel ratio.

Silverdragon

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  • Posted on Mar 08, 2010

SOURCE: Confused a little

A 4 stroke motor does NOT have Oil in the Fuel. There is NO fuel mixture. Just use regular gas. The only place you need oil is in the sump, and regular 20/30 motor oil will be fine.This only needs to be replaced when low on dipstick in crankcase.

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Does this engine require mix gas?

Peter
you are too short on details like make model , 2 stroke or 4 stroke
read your user manual or look on the petrol cap as most have the ratio on the bowser emblem
so for an answer, it is most likely a 2 stroke and so-- yes-- it will require a oil/fuel mix in the tank
if you do not know it , start with a ratio of 40:1 ( 40 fuel -1 oil) and only use 2 stroke oil not normal engine oil
run at rpms and there should be a trace of blue smoke
too much smoke cut the oil back to 50:1 and no smoke increase the oil to 30:1
go google and type in user manual for ( make and model ) --and the ratio will be in that print put
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Do I use reg gas or a gas mix?

Matt, If engine is two stroke and not oil injected then yes you must mix 2 stroke oil and fuel. 4 stroke engine have a crank case which is filled to proper level with 4 stroke engine oil. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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Do I need to mix oil with the gas to run the snowblower?

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Do i mix the gas or use straight gas

The answer is that ALL 2-stroke engines requires that you mix oil with the gas. ALL 4-stroke engines do not take oil in the gas. So the simple answer is if there is no place to add oil, then you have to mix oil in the gas - not the same kind of oil though! I don't know this particular model, but I have never seen a 4-stroke wearable leaf-blower. The kind on wheels could be either, but most (maybe all) are 4-stroke.
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Do you mix oil into the gas?? Is there a place to check the oil (a dip stick). Is there a special place to put 2 cycle oil for a self mixer?

If you don't mix the gas with oil and there is no special place to put 2 cycle oil, you have a 4 cycle engine.

If there is a place on the side to check the oil level, you have a 4 cycle engine.

Next question will be ... how do I check the transmission oil? If you have a 4 cycle engine, the engine oil is also the transmission oil ... rule of thumb.

You are showing a picture of a motorcycle and asking a question about a ATV, but not mentioning a model number. I don't think Yamaha is currently making a 2 stroke engine for their ATV's (there are several sizes - not including assorted models for sale around the world ... and I don't know where you are writing from (and please don't say).

Maybe the best thing for you to do is call the Yamaha dealer on Monday morning and tell them the model you have and ask the question 2 stroke or 4 stroke. There will be no more guessing on your part then.

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I want to know is it true that 4stroke motor uses only benzin or it can use benzin+oil? I have buy scooter ZN50QT-19 and i dont know which kind of fuel he uses :)He is 4 stroke

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I guess he needs to know what kind of oil he needs also

you shouldn't need to mix oil with gas on a four cycle engine. this is for two strokes.
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