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? asked in Home & GardenMaintenance & Repairs · 9 years ago

Small Chainsaw- Oil/Gas Mixture?

I inherited a little yellow "Viking Mini Mite" gas powered chainsaw. Does anyone know what fuel mixture to use in it, also, can I use ordinary motor oil, or is 2 stroke oil recommended?

I hope to get the little guy running this weekend, appreciate your help. Thanks!

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  • elhigh
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Good grief, a Viking. Haven't heard that name in donkey's years.

    Anyway. A good first estimate is 32:1. It might be a bit rich but if it hasn't run in forever maybe a little extra oil to get started wouldn't be a bad idea.

    Use two-stroke oil. It's designed for this kind of thing.

    [edit]

    Looking around I'm seeing the Viking name now associated with Stihl, though it would be more appropriate (to my mind, at least) to be associated with Husqvarna. Start your searches with them for old info on your Viking.

    I tried a website that specializes in vintage chainsaws, but nothing on the Viking. Sorry bud.

    Source(s): Handyman
  • 9 years ago

    Hey! I really do have a dog named Boo. Her name is Baa-boo!

    Now getting back to your question, use the 2 stroke oil. Any of the 2 stroke oils will have the mixing ratios on the instruction information. You might also look up Viking Mini Mite on the computer and see if you can have a operations manual sent to you. You could also download one if that option is available as you really shouldn't operate a tool without having full knowledge of it first. Just for safety reasons and I know I sound like a old nag, but don't forget to wear your safety goggles!

    Source(s): Thirty Five Years Hardware/Tools/Paint Store Manager
  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Yeah - I've got four 2-stroke gizmos, and no two of them take the same mixture - BUT - seems the newer they are, the less oil in the mixture 40 to 1........then there's a 32 to 1......an 18 to 1 and a 16 to 1.

    To be safe, think I would start with a little batch with more oil - like 18 to 1 - and see if it smokes......if it does, cut back to 32 to 1...................but 4sure I've mixed-up the jugs and used the wrong mixture from time-to-time and didn't seem to make any difference !

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    I used old 5.5 hp Pioneer chainsaw 2 stroke engines on my ultralight airplane.

    I run them at 24:1, but frankly, they may never wear out but they sure smoke alot.

    A small engine mechanic I know suggested 40:1 would be best, and another fellow who has the same engines as I runs his at 50:1 as far as I know.

    Frankly, ask 100 guys get 100 answers. But then ask yourself, how long are they going to last and if you can't parts for them anyways, go for better performance.

    Don't use synthetic no matter what anyone says.

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  • papaw
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Check at your local Hd'we store. but for sure, do not use regular oil to mix with gas..use 2-cycle engine oil, probably 50:1 ratio.

    Papaw

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