Operation; Fuel - Shindaiwa EB633RT Owner's/Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Blower housing may contain shredder blades and
other sharp edges that can cause serious injuries if touched, even if engine is off and blades are not moving. Wear
gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor
to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create sparks if the blade strikes
rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention
requirements.
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

WARNING
Diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa
requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke or hybrid 4-stroke gasoline engines. Use of diesel or
alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended 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 brand Power Fuel™ is 93 octane, ethanol-free fuel premixed with ECHO Red Armor®
engine oil at 50:1 ratio. Use of ECHO Power Fuel™ is recommended to extend engine life in all air-cooled 2-stroke and
2/4-stroke hybrid engines.
2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards
must be used. Shindaiwa Red Armor
formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. 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 will void the engine warranty.
IMPORTANT
Shindaiwa Red Armor
sold in the past, regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
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. Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance,
or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Long Term Storage
section of this manual.
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2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically
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2-Stroke engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines
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