Operation; Starting Cold Engine - Echo SRM-3400 Operator's Manual

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O
PERATION

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING
The cutting 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.
NOTE
Refer to Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper and
safe techniques.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" Position.
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.
WARNING
Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc.
which could be thrown by the cutting attachment when starting.
Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15m (50 ft.) from starting area,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip
with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until
engine fires.
5. Choke
After engine fires, move choke lever to "Run" position and pull
recoil starter handle/rope (D) 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 4 and 5.
6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
DANGER
DANGER
A
B
C
D
D