Download Article Show Download Article Weed wackers are a handy tool for all homeowners to have, so naturally you want to keep yours in good working order. Like other small-engine power tools, weed wackers require a mixture of engine oil and gasoline to run properly. Making the mixture is simple once you know the correct proportion. After that, just pour in the right amounts of oil and gas into a jerry can, mix it up, then start your machine.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 16,750 times. Did this article help you?How do you mix 50 to 1 gas Weed Eater?This ratio is how much oil you need to mix into the gas for ideal performance. A 50:1 ratio, for example, means that you need 50 parts of gas for 1 part of oil. Different weed wacker models might have different suggested ratios, so always confirm the recommended ratio to keep your engine in good working order.
What is the gas oil ratio for a STIHL Weed Eater?The ratio you need to remember when making up fuel mixture for your STIHL petrol tool is: 1:50 = 1 part oil + 50 parts petrol, or 20 ml oil per litre of petrol when using STIHL 2-Stroke Engine Oil.
Are weed eaters 50 1?String trimmer gas to oil ratios vary by manufacturer but most are moving toward a 50:1 ratio.
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