Pre-Operation; Fuel - Echo PE-2000 Type 1/1E Operator's Manual

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FUEL

Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ (R+M) ÷ 2 ] 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.
Two-Stroke Oil - 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 50:1 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 50:1 Two-stroke Oil,
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 EPA Phase I/California Emission Defect War-
ranty Explanation.)
IMPORTANT
Echo Premium 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 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 container
and surrounding area.
Handling Fuel
WARNING
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.
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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.
After refueling
• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.
• Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling
location before starting the engine.
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.
IMPORTANT
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
ALWAYS shake fuel container thor-
oughly before each use.
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