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PRE-OPERATION

FUEL

Fuel Requirements

Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R +2 M ] 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 war- ranty. (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 is VERY flammable. 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.

-Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.

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

IMPORTANT

Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering

information.