Echo SHRED ‘N’ VAC ES-250 Operator's Manual page 10

DESCRIPTION
1. SAFETY DECAL
- Lists important safety precautions.
2. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back
to stop.
3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
4.
FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
5. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
6.
CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD
START" ( ) to close the choke for Cold Starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" (
7. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and
firmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will
occur.
8. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
9. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The muffler controls
exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the
muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
10. BLOWER PIPES - Exclusive positive locking system.
11. SOUND LABEL - Lists important safety precautions.
12. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
13. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER - Pull back to increase engine speed. Friction washers maintain throttle
lever setting.
14. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger
gradually for best operating technique.
15. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element.
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) position to open choke.
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