Echo 74624 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 18)

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4.1 FILLING THE TANK
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, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
Gasoline Alcohol blends
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded gasoline by volume) is ap-
proved 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 maxi-
mum of 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved as a fuel for Honda engines.
Other gasoline/ether blends are not
approved.
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and its vapors are explosive. To
prevent personal injury or prop-
erty damage:
Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoc-
cupied 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.
Diesel Fuel:
For best results use only clean, fresh,
#2 diesel. An additive for cold weather
can be used to prevent the fuel from
turning into a gel.
To Add Fuel:
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, then disconnect the spark
plug wire. Allow the engine and muf-
fler to cool for at least three min-
utes.
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 start-
ing. 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. Make sure the chipper engagement
is in the start position.
4. Engage the choke if necessary.
4.2 STARTING THE
GASOLINE CHIPPER 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.
Handle fuel with care. It is highly
flammable. Always use an
approved container and fill tank
outdoors.
WARNING
CAUTION
Move machine to a clear level
area. Do not operate in the vicinity
of bystanders.