Echo WP-1000, Operator'S Manual

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WP-1000 OPERATION
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1. Place suction intake and strainer in the water to be pumped
prior to starting engine..
2. Place ignition switch (A) in Start/Run position.
3. Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ).
4. 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.
5. Move throttle lever (D) towards engine to idle position.
6. Pull starter handle (E) until engine fires (5 ~ 6 pulls
maximum).
7. After engine fires (or 5 ~ 6 pulls), move choke lever (B) to
Run ( ) position and pull recoil starter handle/rope until
engine starts and runs. 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.
8. Place throttle lever (D) in half throttle position until pump
begins to pump water. Then move lever to full throttle.
Starting Warm Engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke.
1. Move ignition switch (A) to start, move throttle lever (D)
towards engine to idle position. Pull starter handle (E) and
engine should start. Do not use choke (B).
Note: If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start
Procedure.
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