Echo BCLS-580, Operator'S Manual

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Engine operation
7. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position
closest to the engine firmly as shown in the illustration, pull-
ing several times on the starter grip.
8. If you hear an explosion-like sound and the engine stops im-
mediately, move the choke knob to the Open position and
continue pulling on the starter grip to start the engine.
9. If the engine starts immediately when you carry out the in-
structions in step 7, above, return the choke knob gently to
the Open position.
10. Leave the engine to warm up at idle speed for a while.
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When engine is hard to start, use throttle latch. (Pull throttle
trigger fully and lower throttle latch while pressing throttle trig-
ger lockout and release throttle trigger to activate throttle latch.
After engine starts, pull throttle trigger slightly to release throt-
tle latch immediately.)
Engine warm-up
1. Once the engine starts, allow it to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes
at idling (i.e. low speed).
2. Warming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings
more smoothly. Allow the engine to warm up fully, especially
when it is cold.
3. Never run the engine without the cutting attachment fitted.
Starting a warm engine
1. Move the ignition switch to the Start position.
2. Make sure that the throttle trigger is at the idle speed posi-
tion.
3. Check that the choke knob is in the Open position.
4. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position
closest to the engine firmly, and pull on the starter grip to
start the engine.
5. If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use Cold Starting Pro-
cedure.
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle trigger 3. Throttle trigger lockout
4. Throttle latch
1. Choke knob
2. Cold Start (CLOSE) 3. Run (OPEN)