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PRE-OPERATION

FUEL

Fuel Requirements

Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R +2M ] (mid-grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved.

Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), 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 approved 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 EPA Phase I/California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)

Mixing - Follow directions on the oil container.

Handling Fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

DANGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel isVERYflammable. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After Refueling;

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Move at least 3M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting.

 

 

3M (10 ft.)

 

 

After Use;

-DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.

Storage

Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. Do not store fuel longer than 30 days.