Fuel - Echo SRM-230 Operator's Manual

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80 Tooth brush blade (P/N 69500120331) is designed for cutting
brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter.
22 Tooth Clearing blade (99944200130) is designed for dense thickets
and saplings up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter.
Use Shoulder/Waist harness (P/N 99944200200) Use of the Shoul-
der/Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer/Brush Cutter use.
The Shoulder/Waist Harness suspends the trimmer from the operator's
shoulder and reduces operator fatigue.
The restrictive harness enhances operator safety by reducing the pos-
sibility of blade contact with the operator's hands and feet.

fuel

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.
WARNING
Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting above requirements
are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of 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. 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 alco-
hol) is NOT approved.
Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC/FD Standards must
be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X
inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC/FD certified oil, such
as Echo premium Power Blend X
for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)
IMPORTANT
Echo premium Power BlendX
gines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to
TM
, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered
TM
Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo en-
TM