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FRONT
(
LOOP
)
HANDLE
NOTE
Front handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning and tightening is all
that is required.
1. Position front handle (E) in comfortable operating position and
tighten wing nut (F). The cutting attachment should be 5cm- 7.5cm
(2 - 3 in.) above the ground and as level as possible.
R + M
2
P
RE
- O
PERATION
FUEL
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (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.
Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD
13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards, must be used. Echo brand Premium
50:1 oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate
lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. FC
certified 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 Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)
IMPORTANT
Echo Premium 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for applica-
tion in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio speci-
fied in those manuals.
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of
gasoline.
2. Add 2-stroke oil to gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline and remix.
5. Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled fuel from container
and surrounding area.
E
F
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.
