10
FUEL AND LUBRICANT
NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older
than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor
performance, or severe engine damage and void the product
warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section
of this manual.
FUEL STATEMENT
GASOLINE - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher)
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 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 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 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 Explana-
tion.)
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.
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 or RUN-
NING!
• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks
outdoors over bare ground.
• DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
• Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container
after refueling.
• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not
start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.
• Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before
starting the engine.
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, close fuel container,
and remix.
IMPORTANT
Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocar-
bon emissions. Some states may require
the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers
to reduce fuel spillage.
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, airtight container. Store in a well-
ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks
and flames.
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.
IMPORTANT
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly
before each use.
Fuel Mix Chart
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