OPERATION

Oil1

Gasoline50

Fuel mix chart (50 : 1)

 

US

METRIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAS

 

OIL

GAS

 

OIL

GAL

 

FL OZ

L

 

mL

1

 

2.6

4

 

80

2

 

5.1

8

 

160

5

 

12.8

20

 

400

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL CHECK

Ensure that all nuts, screws and bolts installed are properly tightened.

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 methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved.

OIL: ECHO brand premium two-stroke 50 : 1 oil is requirred.

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.

Sholder level

Fuel tank

Ignition switch

START/RUN

Throttle trigger

Throttle control lockout

Starter handle

COLD START (Close)

 

RUN (Open)

Purge bulb

Choke lever Fuel return line

 

NOTE

Starter handle : Use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of starter rope for starting. Do not let starter rope snap back in.

Always hold the unit firmly.

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING DANGER

•WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, CONFIRM IF

THERE IS NOT ANY ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND. IF THERE IS ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND, ASK YOUR DEALER TO REPAIR.

•AFTER REFUELING TIGHTEN FUEL CAP

FIRMLY AND CHECK FOR LEAKAGE. IN CASE OF FUEL LEAKAGE REPAIR BEFORE STARTING OPERATION SINCE THERE IS A DANGER OF FIRE.

•It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank.

•Slide switch to START/RUN position as shown.

•Push purge bulb 3 or 4 times (or until constant flow of fuel is visible in fuel return line).

•Move choke lever to COLD START (Close) position.

•Press the decompression device.

•Pull starter handle until the engine fires. Now, move choke lever to RUN (open) position, and if necessary, restart the engine again and allow to warm up for a few minutes before using.

•After idling, gradually open throttle and cutter blade will start to operate as the engine attains clutch engagement speed of 3,500 r/min approximately.

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