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Engine operation
Starting a warm engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke.
1.
Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever to idle position.
2.
Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible. Pump purge bulb an ad-
ditional 4 or 5 times.
3.
Recoil Starter
Place the blower on a flat, clear area. Hold the blower firmly
with left hand and pull out the starter grip gently at first, and
rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine fires. If en-
gine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedures.
Stopping the engine
1.
Throttle position lever
Release throttle trigger. Move Throttle position lever forward
to idle position (first detent away from W.O.T. position) and al-
low engine to return to idle before shutting off engine.
2.
Throttle position lever
Move Throttle position lever all the way forward to
(Stop)
position.
1. Throttle position lever
1. Purge bulb
1. Starter handle
1. Throttle position lever
WARNING
If engine does not stop when Throttle position lever is
moved to STOP position, close choke -
position- to stall
engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before
using blower again.
