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14
O
PERATION
STARTING COLD ENGINE
WARNING
Never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter otherwise serious
personal injury may result. See your Echo Dealer if the starter
handle will not operate using light pulling force.
NOTE
Refer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper
and safe trimming techniques.
1.
Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2.
Choke
Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" Position.
3.
Primer
Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel will be 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 15 m (50 ft.) from starting area,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.
NOTE
Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle/rope is
pulled. Generally two to six pulls, using light pulling forces, will
store enough energy to engage the starter and spin the engine. Do
not pull the rope out to end stop.
4.
Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position.
Gently pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires or 2 to 3
engine engagements.
5.
Choke
After engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements, move choke lever
to "Run" position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull
starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle
trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
DANGER
DANGER
B
C
D
A
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