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ANUAL
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PRE-OPERATION
FUEL
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline -
Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known
to be good quality. Gasoline may contain 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-
butyl ether).
Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is
NOT
approved.
Two Stroke Oil -
A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD
13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards, must be used. ECHO brand Premium
50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate
lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. FC
certified oil, such as ECHO Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the
two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered
for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed
in the California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)
IMPORTANT
ECHO Premium 2-stroke oil may be used at 50:1 ratio in an engine
that was ever made and sold by ECHO regardless of the ratio
specified in the older operator manuals.
Mixing -
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of
the required amount of gasoline.
2. Add 2stroke oil to gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with
gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline and remix.
5. Install fuel container cap and wipe spilled
fuel from container and surrounding area.
Handling Fuel
WARNING
DANGER
Fuel is
VERY
flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or
handling or serious personal injury may result.
Use an approved fuel container.
DO NOT smoke near fuel.
DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.
Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel
caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT!
NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running.
DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks
outdoors over bare ground.
Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.
Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or
operate unit until leakage is repaired.
IMPORTANT
Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some
states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers
to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering
information.
