Echo 73454 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 19)

4 INCH CHIPPER 17
ASSEMBLY
2.1.7 baTTerY inSTallaTion (73420)
Check battery condition. Charge if needed.
use the battery cover, battery angle bracket, two 5/16"
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)
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
battery (terminal side).
Run the two battery bolts through the bolt holes in the
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 bat-
tery terminal and the negative cable to the negative
terminal.
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2.1 engine model aSSemblY (conT.)
Warning
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. 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.
2.1.8 checKing/ adding moTor oil
Check the oil level. If needed, fill the engine with the
type and amount of oil specified in the engine owner's
manual.
2.1.9 filling The fuel TanK
For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher or a research
octane rating of 91 or higher.
purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in
clean, approved containers. do not MIx oIl WIth
gaSolInE.
ethanol
gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline
by volume) is an approved fuel for honda engines. other
gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.
mTbe
Methyl tertiary Butyl Ether (MtBE) and unleaded gasoline
blends (up to a maximum of 15% MtBE by volume) are
an approved fuel for honda engines. other gasoline/ether
blends are not approved.
methanol
Methanol (up to a maximum of 5% volume) is approved for
honda engines. Methanol blends must contain cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. gasoline
containing more than 5% methanol may cause engine
problems.
To add gasoline
Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving and dis-
connect 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.
using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to 1/2" below bottom
of filler neck to provide space for any fuel expansion.
Install fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
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Figure 2.5, Installing the battery