Echo 76628S - Manual (Page 17)

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Section
oPeratIon
As with any other piece of outdoor power equipment, getting
the feel for how your machine operates and getting to know the
best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good
performance.
Chipping oPERatIoN
the chipping operation takes place on the front of the machine,
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 un-
derstand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this
Owner/Operator's manual and on your machine. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious injury or prop-
erty damage.
WarnInG
4.1 FIllInG the tank
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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
Fuel Type:
For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gaso-
line with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In
countries using the Research method, it should be 90
octane minimum.
Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store
in clean, approved containers. A container with a
capacity of 2 gallons 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 ap-
proved.
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.
To Add Gasoline.
Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove Key/Tool 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 ex-
pansion. Install fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any
spilled gasoline.
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