OPERATION
AH262
22
X7502342300
© 6/2017 ECHO Inc.
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 (B) to the RUN (
)
(OPEN) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout
with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Pull
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.
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal
injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be
necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move,
readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment”
instructions in this manual or see your Dealer.
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 hold throttle trigger fully depressed.
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