12
O
PERATION
STARTING
COLD
ENGINE
WARNING
DANGER
The tines should not move at idle. If tines move, readjust carburetor
according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual
or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.
1.
Stop Switch
Move Stop Switch (A) to "START" position.
2.
Choke
Move choke (B) to "COLD START" position. Throttle must remain
at idle position for starting.
3.
Primer
Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
NOTE
Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle/rope is
pulled. Generally two to six pulls, using light pulling forces, will
store enough energy to engage the starter and spin the engine. Do
not pull the rope out to end stop.
4.
Recoil Starter
Gently pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires or 2 to 3
engine engagements.
5.
Choke
After engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements, move choke (B) to
RUN (open) position.
6.
Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 engine
engagements, repeat instructions.
7.
After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
C
A
B
