Echo GT-2150 Operator's Manual page 17

Start
Ignition switch
Air cleaner cover
Fuel return line
1
Choke lever
Purge bulb
1. Spark plug wire
2. Spark plug
2
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STARTING COLD ENGINE
WARNING
WHEN ENGINE STARTS, THE CUTTING
ATTACHMENT MAY ROTATE, EVEN WITH
THROTTLE TRIGGER IN LOW-SPEED POSI-
TION.
•
Place ignition switch in START position.
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Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in clear fuel
return line.
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Move choke lever to CLOSED position.
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Pull starter rope until first firing sound.
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Open choke.
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Restart engine and allow to warm up.
NOTE
• Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws
before starting.
• Always clear work area of debris before
starting operation.
• Always hold the unit firmly on the ground.
• When pulling starter handle, use short pulls,
1/2 to 2/3 of rope length.
• Do not allow the starter handle to snap back
against the housing.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
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Place ignition switch in START position.
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Move choke lever to OPEN position.
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If tank is not empty pull starter handle.
•
If fuel tank is empty, refuel first and then
pull starter handle.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use Cold
Starting Procedure.
STOPPING ENGINE
•
Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle.
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Place ignition switch in STOP position.
WARNING
IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP, CLOSE CHOKE
TO STALL ENGINE. HAVE YOUR ECHO
DEALER INSPECT AND REPAIR IGNITION
SWITCH BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to ensure the engine cannot be started before
you work on the unit or leave it unattended.
DANGER
DANGER
GT-2150/2150S