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PRE-OPERATION

FUEL

Fuel Requirements

Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved.

TwoStrokeOil-Atwo-strokeengineoilmeetingISO-L-EGD(ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGDandJ.A.S.O.FC certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend TM, 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 Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)

IMPORTANT

EchopremiumPowerBlendTM Universal 2-Stroke Oilmaybe mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.

Handling Fuel

WARNING DANGER

FuelisVERYflammable.Useextremecarewhenmixing,storingor 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 or RUNNING!

•DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.

•DO NOT overfill fuel tank. It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.

•Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling.

•Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.

•Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine.

Fuel to Oil Mix - 50:1 Ratio

 

U.S.

 

METRIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAS

 

OIL

GAS

 

OIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gallons

 

Fl. oz.

Liter

 

cc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

2.6

4

 

80

2

 

 

5.2

8

 

160

5

 

 

13

20

 

400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoulder

level

Fueltank

3 m (10 ft.)MINIMUM