General Recommendations; Fuel Type; Gasoline/Alcohol Blends; Gasoline/Ether Blends - Echo EG-10000 Manual Del Operador

DO NOT overfill the tank, leave room for the fuel to
expand.
1. If fuel level is low, refill with unleaded automotive gasoline.
2. Check fuel gauge while filling.
3. When using the generator for the first time or stopping due to the fuel
running out, pull the recoil handle several times after filling the tank.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in clean, approved
containers.
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To minimize gum deposits in your fuel system and to insure easy
starting, do not use gasoline left over from the previous season.
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Do not add oil to the gasoline.
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Consider adding fuel stabilizer before running or starting the
generator.

FUEL TYPE

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For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher.

GASOLINE/ALCOHOL BLENDS

Gasohol (up to 10% ethanol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is
approved, as a fuel. 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. Other
gasoline/ether blends are not approved.

CHECK COMPONENT PARTS

Check following items before starting engine:
1. Fuel leakage from fuel hose, etc.
2. Bolts and nuts for looseness.
3. Components for damage or breakage.
4. Generator not resting on or against any adjacent wiring.
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