Echo PB-255, Operator'S Manual

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sTarTIng warm engIne
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close
the choke.
1.
Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2.
Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full
throttle positions.
3.
Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line.
4. Recoil Starter
Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until en-
gine fires.
IMPORTANT
Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for start -
ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit
firmly.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.
E
B
a
D
F
B
a
sToppIng engIne
1. Throttle Trigger/Throttle Position Lever
Release throttle trigger (F). Move throttle position lever (B)
forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before
shutting off engine.
2. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) to “STOP” position.
warning
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi-
tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have
your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again.