Echo PE-280, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION PE-280
2. Choke
Move choke lever (B) to COLD START ( ) position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5
times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts
clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle
trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil
starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to RUN
(
) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger
lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide
open position. Pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine
starts and runs. Release throttle trigger, and allow unit to
warm up at idle for several minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after
5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and
gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
Starting Warm Engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide
open position.
The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to
“Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or
see your ECHO Dealer.
1. Stop Switch
B
C
D
A