Fuel; Handling Fuel - Echo SRM-4300 Operator's Manual

Fuel

NOTE
Stored fuel ages.
Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days.
Do not mix directly in fuel tank.
• Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-stroke engine oil of
reputable brand name.
Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended.
Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol.
• Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738),
JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil or 25 : 1 (4 %) for JASO FB
grade oil.
- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
- Avoid spilling petrol or oil.
- Handle petrol with care, it is highly infl ammable.
- Always store fuel in approved container.

Handling fuel

After refuelling, tighten fuel cap fi rmly and check for leakage.
In case of fuel leakage, repair before starting operation since there is a
danger of fi re.
• Never smoke or allow fl ame or sparks near fuel.
• Always fi ll the fuel tank outdoors.
Never pour fuel indoors.
• Always remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve any pressure buildup in the tank.
• Never refuel the engine when it is hot or running.
• Always use an approved, safe fuel container.
• It is not permitted to fi ll fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank.
Shoulder level
• After fuelling, always wipe away spilled fuel.
Fuel tank
• Always move at least 3 m away from the fuelling spot before starting the engine.
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank a fuel leak could start a fi re.
Spilled fuel should always be wiped up.
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