Echo HCAA-2400A Operator's Manual - Pre-Operation
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After Refuelling;
- Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.
- Move at least 3 m from refuelling 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.
Handling Fuel
FUEL
Fuel Requirements
PRE-OPERATION
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.
- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
- Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should always be wiped
up.
- Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.
- Always store fuel in approved container.
DANGER
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 refuelling.
- Inspect for fuel leakage.
If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage
is repaired.
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