Echo P44514001001 Operator's Manual page 14

DESCRIPTION
1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
3. 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.
4. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil 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.
5. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element.
6. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
7. SHOULDER HARNESS - Used to support unit on operator's back. The straps are adjustable.
8. CHOKE - Move lever UP to close choke (
Move DOWN to open choke (
9. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
10. HANDLE - Used by operator to direct and control air flow.
11. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER - Combination stop switch and variable speed throttle lever. When the
lever is moved all the way backward, the blower is at Wide Open Throttle (W.O.T.). When the lever is
moved forward to detent, the blower is at idle. When the lever is moved forward past the idle detent the
blower will stop.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring - loaded Throttle Trigger controls engine speed. Releasing Trigger
returns engine to speed set by Throttle Lever. Always release trigger and allow engine to return to idle
before shutting off with Throttle Lever. Use Throttle Trigger to vary blower speed settings for intermittent
operation.
13. BLOWER PIPES - Exclusive positive locking system.
14. FLEXIBLE PIPE - Allows for full range of movement.
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) (COLD START position) and for emergency stopping.
) (RUN position).
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