Fuel - Echo SHC-2620 Operator's Manual

OPERATION SHC-2620
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark
arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine.
Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks,
metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for
laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.

Fuel

Diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol),
E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements
are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines.
Use of diesel or alternative fuels may cause performance prob-
lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintend-
ed machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper
clutch engagement. Diesel or alternative fuels may also cause
premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and
other engine components.
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.
18 X7502342001
© 6/2017 ECHO Inc.