Operation; Fueling - Efco DS 2600 4S Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

OPERATION

WARNING: Never touch or adjust the blade while the
motor is running. The blade is very sharp, always
wear protective gloves when performing maintenance.
WARNING: After use the bevel gear may be very hot,
always wear protective gloves when performing
maintenance.
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Fueling

(Do Not Smoke!) (Fig. 28)
This product is powered by a 4-cycle engine. Store unleaded
gasoline in a clean container approved for gasoline (Fig. 26).
RECOMMENDED FUEL: THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO
OPERATE ON UNLEADED GASOLINE INTENDED FOR
AUTOMOTIVE USE WITH AN OCTANE RATING OF 89 ([R + M]
/ 2) OR HIGHER (Fig. 27).
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mix-
ture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
NOTE:
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Gasoline spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light
exposure, temperature and time. In worst cases, gasoline can be
contaminated within 1 month. Using contaminated gasoline can
seriously damage the engine (carburettor clogged, valves tuck).
Such damage due to spoiled fuel is disallowed from coverage by
the warranty. To avoid this please strictly follow these recommen-
dations:
• Only use specified gasoline.
• To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified fuel contain-
er.
• If long storage (more than 1 month) is foreseen, drain fuel tank
and carburetor.
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Gasoline Containing Alcohol
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be
sure it's octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by
Emak. There are two types of ''gasohol'': one containing ethanol,
and the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that con-
tains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing
methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gaso-
line containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
• Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under
the warranty. Emak cannot endorse the use of fuels containing
methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete.
• Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find out if
the fuel contains alcohol, if it does, confirm the type and per-
centage of alcohol used. If you notice any undesirable operat-
ing symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol, or
one that you think contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that
you know does not contain alcohol.
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