Starting Warm Engine; Stopping Engine - Echo PB-231LN Operator's Manual

5. Place the blower on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine
fires.
6. After engine fires, move choke lever to "Run" position and pull
recoil starter handle/rope 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 4 pulls,
repeat instructions.
7. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to
increase engine RPM to operating speed.

STARTING WARM ENGINE

1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) away from
the STOP position.
2. Move throttle position lever (B) forward to idle position.
3. Place the blower on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine
fires.
IMPORTANT
Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope for starting.
Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit
firmly.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.

STOPPING ENGINE

1. Release throttle trigger (F) and allow engine to idle for a minute.
2. Move stop switch (A) to "STOP" position.
WARNING
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP
position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine.
Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower
again.
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