Echo 74624S Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 16)

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Section
oPeraTion
as with any other piece of outdoor power equipment, get-
ting the feel for how your machine operates and getting to
know the best techniques for particular jobs are important
to overall good performance.
the chipping operation takes place on the front of the ma-
chine, where hardened steel chipper blades are mounted
on a rotating disk assembly. Material fed into the chipper
chute is sliced into small chips and propelled out through
a discharge tube.
before operating your machine, be sure you read and
understand all safety, controls and operating instruc-
tions in this owner/operator's manual and on your
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in serious injury or property damage.
Warning
4.1 filling The Tank
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explo-
sive. To prevent personal injury or property damage:
Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or
flames. 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 gasoline
as a cleaning agent.
Warning
Purchase fuel in small quantities and store in clean, ap-
proved containers. a container with a capacity of 2 gal-
lons or less with a pouring spout is recommended. Such a
container is easier to handle and helps eliminate spillage
during refueling. do Not MIx oIl WItH gaSolINe.
gasoline alcohol blends
gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline
by volume) is approved as a fuel for Honda engines. other
gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.
gasoline ether blends
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (Mtbe) and unleaded gasoline
blends (up to a maximum of 15% Mtbe by volume) are
approved as a fuel for Honda engines. other gasoline/ether
blends are not approved.
diesel fuel
For best results, use only clean, fresh #2 diesel. use an
additive for cold weather to prevent the fuel from turning
into a gel.
to add Fuel:
Stop engine and wait for all parts to stop moving. Re-
move 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.
using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to 1/2-inch below
bottom of filler neck to provide space for any fuel
expansion.
Install fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled
fuel.
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