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OPERATION HCA-2620
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© 5/2017 ECHO Inc.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to
be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol) is NOT approved. ECHO Red Armor Fuel
™
(Power Fuel
™
) is
93 octane, ethanol-free fuel premixed with ECHO Red Armor
®
engine oil at
50:1 ratio. Use of ECHO Red Armor Fuel
™
(Power Fuel
™
) is recommended
to extend engine life in all air-cooled 2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid engines.
Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD
13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards must be used. Echo brand 2-stroke oils
meet these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication
caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O.
M345-FD certified oil, such as Echo brand 2-stroke oils, will void the two-
stroke engine warranty.
Echo brand 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in
all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those
manuals.
Handling Fuel
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing
or handling, or serious personal injury may result.
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Use an approved fuel container.
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DO NOT smoke near fuel.
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DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.
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Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen
fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
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NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!
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DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks
outdoors over bare ground.
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DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
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Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container
after refueling.
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Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not
start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.
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Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before
starting the engine.