Starting Warm Engine; Stopping Engine - Echo HC-150 - 11-09 Operator's Manual

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startIng warm engIne

The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close
the choke.
WARNING
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal
injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary
to assure blades do not move at idle.
If blades move, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Ad-
justment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
3. Recoil Starter
Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the front handle securely
with one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine
starts.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.

stoppIng engIne

1. Throttle
Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before
shutting off engine.
2. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) to STOP position.
WARNING
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi-
tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have
your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using hedge clipper
again.
A
C
D
A