Echo GT-225 Operator's Manual

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16 X7722271506© 02/2015 ECHO Inc.OPERATION GT-225OPERATIONMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objectsaway from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving partshave come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can causeunconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unitso that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a sparkarrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal cutters can also create sparks ifthe cutter strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws orregulations regarding fire prevention requirements.FuelAlternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHOrequirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuelsmay cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintendedmachine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels mayalso cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.Fuel RequirementsGasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline maycontain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containingmethanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. ECHO brand Power Fuel ™ is 93 octane, ethanol-free fuelpremixed with ECHO Red Armor ® engine oil at 50:1 ratio. Use of ECHO Power Fuel™ is recommended toextend engine life in all air-cooled 2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid engines.Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standardsmust be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X™ Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engineproblems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) andJ.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X™, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.Echo premium Power Blend X™ Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echoengines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.Handling FuelFuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personalinjury may result.