Echo EG-3500, Operator'S Manual

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3. Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until passing the compression
point (resistance will be felt), then return the handle to its original
position and pull briskly.
4. After starting, allow the recoil starter handle to return to its original
position with the handle still in your hand.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat the
starting procedures mentioned above with the engine choke switch
placed in the OFF position.
5. After 20 to 30 seconds of warm-up is completed, turn the engine
choke switch to “OFF” position.
Pull Briskly
1. Make sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Move engine choke switch to the START (ON) position. (When the
engine is warm or temperature is high, start engine with the switch in
the OFF position).
Starting Your Generator
RECOIL START
CAUTION
Do not connect appliances with defective power cords and/or plugs.
Be sure appliances are not connected to generator when starting
up. Starting the generator with an appliance connected could result
in damage to the generator and/or appliances and personal injury.
STARTING YOUR GENERATOR
CAUTION
When starting the engine with the recoil start, set the toggle switch
in the “ON” position before pulling the starter handle.