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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