Echo 74624S Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 19)

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FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Gasoline Type:
For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In coun-
tries using the Research method, use a 90 octane mini-
mum.
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:
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, then re-
move the key. Allow the engine and muffler to cool for at
least three minutes.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap.
3. Using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to 1/2” below bottom of
filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Install fuel
fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled diesel.
Operation
Make sure the chamber is empty before starting.
1. Reference the Honda Owners Manual.
2. Check engine oil level before starting. Do not overfill or
underfill oil. The Honda engine is equipped with an oil
level sensor and will not allow the engine to start in either
condition.
3. Place the chipper engagement in the start position.
4. Engage the choke if necessary.
5. Adjust throttle to start/idle position.
6. Turn the key to the right to engage the starter.
7. Release the key after the engine starts.
8. For a Cold Engine — Gradually return the choke from
the choke position to the run position as the engine warms
up.
4.1 FILLING THE TANK
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are ex-
plosive. To prevent personal injury or property dam-
age:
Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well venti-
lated, 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.
4.2 STARTING THE GASOLINE CHIP-
PER
Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. Always use
an approved container and fill tank outdoors.
WARNING
Move machine to a clear level area. Do not operate in
the vicinity of bystanders.
CAUTION