12
P
RE
-O
PERATION
FUEL
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] 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, regard-
less 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.
R + M
2
