Echo HCR-150, Operator'S Manual

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Engine operation
7. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the front
handle firmly with your left hand as shown in the illustration,
pulling several times on the starter grip.
8. If you hear an explosion-like sound and the engine stops im-
mediately, move the choke lever to the "Run" 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 lever gently to
the "Run" position.
10. Leave the engine to warm up at idle speed for a while.
11. Depress the throttle trigger lockout and gradually squeeze
the throttle trigger.
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.
Starting a warm engine
1. Move the ignition switch away from the Stop position.
2. Make sure that the throttle trigger is at the idle speed posi-
tion.
3. Check that the choke lever is in the "Run" position.
4. If fuel tank is not empty, pull on the starter grip to start the
engine.
5. If no fuel is visible in the purge bulb, alternately press and re-
lease the purge bulb until the fuel is sucked up into it.
6. Checking that the area around you is safe and pull on the
starter grip to start the engine.
1. Starter handle
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle trigger 3. Throttle trigger lockout
1. Choke lever
2. Purge bulb 3. Cold Start
4. Run