Echo PB-265ESL, Operator'S Manual

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Engine operation
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 blower pipes fitted.
Starting a warm engine
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The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke.
1. Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever to START/IDLE DETENT posi-
tion(
).
2. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line.
3. Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle and engine should start.
Stopping the engine
1. Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever to idle detent position( ) and
allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine.
2. Move throttle lever to " " (Stop) position.
1. Throttle position lever
1. Purge bulb
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedures.
1. Recoil starter handle
1. Throttle position lever
WARNING
If engine does not stop when throttle lever is moved to
STOP position, close choke -
position - to stall engine.
Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using
blower again.