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12
STARTING
COLD
ENGINE
1.
Place auger on flat surface, recoil starter handle (A) up.
2.
Stop Switch.
Move stop switch button (B) forward, away from the STOP
position.
3.
Choke Lever
Move choke lever (C) to Cold Start Position (
).
4.
Decompression Button
Press decompression button (D) once.
5.
Primer
Pump primer bulb (E) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
6.
Recoil Starter
Hold loop handle securely with one hand, and pull the recoil
starter handle (A) until engine fires (5 or 6 pulls). Do not hold
engine by the throttle grip handle. DO NOT depress throttle
trigger when starting.
7.
Choke Lever
Move the choke lever to the OPEN - RUN position (
). Restart
engine if necessary and allow to warm up at idle for several
minutes.
NOTE
After engine starts, engine decompression button will automatically
reset for normal operation.
WARNING
DANGER
The auger attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment
rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment"
instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
E
B
A
C
A
D
D