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1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
3. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
4. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
5. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine
starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
6. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-
tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
7. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
8. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the top of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to COLD START
(
) position to close choke for cold starting. Move choke lever to the RUN (
) position to open choke.
9. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
10. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
11. DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER - Includes Locator Pin and Clamping Knob.
12. FRONT HANDLE - The Front Handle is assembled to the Upper Drive Shaft assembly and must be positioned for
proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
13. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
14. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during aceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is depressed.
15. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
16. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually
for best operating technique.
17. UPPER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (Right Hand) Handle Assembly, Front (Left Hand) Handle
Assembly, Flexible Drive Cable, Drive Shaft Assembly Coupler and Power Head.
18. BARRIER BAR - Helps keep the cutting attachment away from the operator's legs and feet by limiting rearward
movement of the unit if kick out occurs. Not for use as a handle. Allows use of all Echo-approved accessories and
attachments.