Starting Cold Engine - Echo ES-210 - 12-08 Operator's Manual

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sTarTInG Cold enGIne

1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full
throttle positions.
3. Choke
Move choke (C) to Cold Start (
4. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
IMPORTANT
Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 45 ~ 60 cm (18 ~ 24 in.) of
rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always
hold the unit firmly.
5. Recoil Starter
Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until en-
gine fires (5 pulls maximum).
6. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever (C) to "Run"
( ) position, then pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and
runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
7. After engine starts, move throttle lever to idle position, and allow
unit to warm up for 3 minutes before use.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in "Run" position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions.
8. After engine warms up, depress throttle trigger or move throttle
position lever gradually to increase engine RPM to operating
speed.
) Position.
A
b
C
D
E