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ANUAL
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 out-
doors 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.
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FUEL
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (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 Power Blend
TM
Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these stan-
dards. 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 Power Blend
TM
, 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 Power Blend
TM
Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be
mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the
past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
Mixing Instructions
1.
Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount
of gasoline.
2.
Add the proper amount of 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 con-
tainer and surrounding area.
IMPORTANT
Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocar-
bon emissions. Some states may require
the use of automatic fuel shut-off contain-
ers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your
ECHO dealer for ordering information.
After Refueling
• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.
• Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling
location before starting.
After Use
• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank.
Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an
approved fuel storage container.
Storage
Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact
your local government for the laws affecting
your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an
approved, air tight container. Store in a well
ventilated, unoccupied building, away from
sparks and flames. Do not store fuel longer
than 30 days.
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.
