16
SRM-4300
Operation
Starting cold engine
WARNING
• When engine starts, the cutting attachment may rotate, even with throttle
trigger in low-speed position.
• When engine is started, confi rm if there is not any abnormal vibration or
sound, ask your dealer to repair.
• When starting engine using throttle latch, cutting attachment rotates.
After engine starts, pull throttle trigger slightly to release throttle latch
immediately.
Never use throttle latch for operation.
NOTE
• Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting.
• Always clear work area of debris before starting operation.
• Always hold the unit fi rmly on the ground.
• When pulling starter handle, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of rope length.
• Do not allow the starter handle to snap back against the housing.
• Before starting engine make sure cutting attachment is not in touch with ground or
other objects.
• Place ignition switch in “START (LATCH)” position.
• Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line.
• Move choke lever to CLOSE position.
• Pull starter handle until fi rst fi ring sound is heard.
• Open choke.
• Restart engine, after engine starts, pull throttle trigger slightly to release throttle
latch immediately and allow to warm up.
Starting warm engine
NOTE
If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use cold starting procedure.
• Place ignition switch in “START” position.
• Move choke lever to OPEN position.
• If tank is not empty, pull starter handle.
• If fuel tank is empty, after refi lling, push the purge bulb (until fuel is visible in clear
fuel return line).
Pull starter handle.
Stopping engine
WARNING
If engine does not stop, close choke to stall engine.
Have your ECHO dealer inspect and repair ignition switch before using the
unit.
• Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle.
• Place ignition switch in “STOP” position.
Always disconnect the spark plug cap (ignition cable) from the spark plug to ensure
the engine cannot be started before you work on the unit or leave it unattended.
Starter handle
Fuel return line
Ignition switch
Throttle
trigger
Purge bulb
Spark plug cap
Throttle trigger
lockout
START
(LATCH)
Ignition switch
HIGHT
Throttle
trigger
LOW
Throttle adjuster
Start on ground with cutting
attachment in the clear
Choke lever
RUN
START
(LATCH)
Ignition switch
CLOSE (Start)
OPEN (Run)
Summary of Contents for SRM-4300
Page 23: ...23 SRM 4300 Memorandum...
