# How to Add Gas to a STIHL Leaf Blower
Adding gas to a Stihl leaf blower is similar to adding fuel to a two-cycle weed trimmer. The fuel requires mixing with two-cycle engine oil. This helps lubricate the leaf blower motor during operation. Stihl recommends not storing extra fuel mixture for more than three months. It is a good idea to mark the spare gas can for the leaf blower use only. This helps prevent accidentally adding regular fuel to the leaf blower.
Things You'll Need
- Spare gas can
- Two-cycle engine oil
- 1-gallon unleaded gas
- Rag
Instructions
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Pour the contents of a 2.6 fluid ounce of two-cycle engine oil into a spare gas can. Stihl recommends using their Stihl 50:1 two cycle engine oil.
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Add 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline to the gas can. Close the gas can top, and shake the fuel mixture vigorously. Adding the oil to the can first helps to ensure it proper mixing.
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Wipe the leaf blower filler cap and the area around it with a clean rag. This helps to prevent dirt or debris from falling into the fuel tank when filling.
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Twist off the fill cap on the Stihl leaf blower. Shake the spare gas can once more to ensure the fuel is mixed, and pour the fuel mixture into the Stihl leaf blower tank.
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Pour until the fuel is one inch below the filler neck. Twist the fill cap clockwise until it stops.
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