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FUEL AND LUBRICANT

FUEL STATEMENT

GASOLINE - Use 89 Octane (R+M/2) gasoline or gasohol
known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain maximum 10%
ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether).
Gasohol containing methy (wood) alcohol is not approved.
OIL - ECHO brand premium two-stroke 50:1 oil is preferred.
Mix oil and gasoline/gasohol according to instructions on the oil
container label.
MIXING - Follow directions on the oil container.

IMPORTANT

Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to
use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer
is added.
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel
container thoroughly before each use.

CHAIN LUBRICANT

• Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces
friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum
and assures a longer service life.
• use bar and chain oil of high quality for this purpose.
• Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler
problems.
• Use ECHO bar and chain oil.
• When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available:
Use motor oil, etc.
• Use bar and chain oil of the following grades:
SAE NO. 30 ..... in summer
SAE NO. 10 ..... in winter or when cutting resinous trees.
• When refueling, also refill chain oil.
OPERATION

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD

• Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.
• Turn switch to “RUN” position.
• Pull choke all the way out. (Close position)
• Push purge bulb 3 to 4 times
• Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound.
(Hold machine with your knee.)
• Push choke all the way in. (Open position)
• Pull starter handle again.
Oil
Gasoline
Fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following illustrations on
the tanks.
FUEL TANK OIL TANK
TANK INDICATION
START / RUN
STOP
On / Off switch
On / Off switch
START / RUN
STOP

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Fuel Mix Chart
50:1