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Minimum 3 m
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank - a fuel leak could
start a fire.
• Store fuel in a well ventilated, unoccupied building away
from sparks and flames.
NOTE
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect
to use in thirty (30) days. Do not mix directly in fuel tank.
HANDLING FUEL
• Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
STARTING COLD ENGINE
1. Move ignition switch to START/RUN position.
2. Move throttle lever to IDLE position.
NOTE
Starter handle: Use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of starter
rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in.
Always hold the unit firmly.
NOTE
Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws daily.
START/RUN
Ignition switch
Throttle lever
3. Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in clear fuel return
line.
4. Move choke lever up to closed position and pull starter
handle until the first firing sound.
5. Move choke lever down to open position.
Restart the engine to allow to warm up for a few minutes
before using.
C
Choke lever
B
Purge bulb
STARTING WARM ENGINE
1. Move ignition switch to RUN position.
2. Move throttle lever toIDLEposition.
3. Move choke lever down to open position.
4. If fuel tank is not empty, pull starter one to three times
and engine should fire. Do not use choke.
5. If fuel tank is empty, after refilling, push the purge bulb
until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line and then pull
the starter. Do not use choke.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use cold starting
procedure.
STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to run at idle.
2. Move throttle lever to IDLE position.
3. Move ignition switch to STOP (downward) position.
WARNING DANGER
IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP, SHIFT CHOKE
LEVER UP CLOSED POSITION. YOU MUST
HAVE YOUR ECHO DEALER INSPECT AND RE-
PAIR IGNITION SWITCH BEFORE USING UNIT
AGAIN.
STOP
Ignition switch
Throttle trigger
Throttle lever