Echo CH4540 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 12)

4 INCH CHIPPER 8
ASSEMBLY
gasoline and diesel fuels are highly
flammable and their vapors are
explosive. To prevent personal injury or
property damage:
Store fuel only in approved containers,
in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or flames. A container
with a capacity of 2 gallons or less with
a pouring spout is recommended. Do not fill the fuel
tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled
fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts
or sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near
spilled fuel. Never use fuel as a cleaning agent. DO
NOT MIX OIl WITH FuEl.
To install the battery:
use the battery cover, battery angle bracket, two 5/16" 1.
l-type battery bolts, nylock nuts and washers from the
owner's kit to install the battery between the chipper
frame and engine mount (Figure 2.5).
Place the cover over the battery (non-terminal side)
2.
and set on trailer with the cover positioned between
the chipper frame and the battery.
Place the angle bracket over the opposite side of the
3.
battery (terminal side).
Run the two battery bolts through the bolt holes in the
4.
bottom of the trailer frame and angle bracket. Secure
with washers and nuts on the tops of the bolts.
Connect the positive battery cable to the positive
5.
battery terminal and the negative cable to the negative
terminal.
WaRNING
BATTERY
COVER
5/16” x 8-3/4”
L-TYPE BOLT
5/16”
WASHER
5/16”
NUT
BATTERY
ANGLE
Check the oil level. If needed, fill the engine with the
type and amount of oil specified in the engine owner's
manual.
Figure 2.5, Installing the battery
2.7 INSTaLL baTTERY
(ENGINE modEL oNLY)
2.8 CHECk/add moToR oIL
(ENGINE modEL oNLY)
2.9 FILL THE FuEL TaNk
(ENGINE modEL oNLY)
use only those types of fuels that are recommended in
your engine owner’s manual.
To add fuel:
Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving and 1.
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove key from key
switch. Allow the engine and muffler to cool for at least
three minutes.
Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap.
2.
using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to 1/2” below bottom 3.
of filler neck to provide space for any fuel expansion.
Install fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
you will need to purchase a battery. Choose a battery that
meets or exceeds the following specifications:
Nominal voltage: 12 volt
CCa@ Zero degree: 250
Size: 7-1/8" x 3" x 6-9/16"
Rated Capacity:18 aH
WaRNING
To avoid sparks and a possible explosion or fire due
to a short circuit, do not touch the positive (+) battery
terminal and any surrounding metal with tools, jewelry
or other metal objects. When installing battery cables,
connect the positive (+) cable first and the negative (-)
cable last.