Starting Cold Engine; Starting Warm Engine - Echo PE-225 Operator's Manual

PE-225

Starting Cold Engine

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine
starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep
movable parts of the attachment away from objects that
could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that
could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward, away from the STOP
position.
2. Choke
Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position (
3. 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.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts
clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle
trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger
to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope
(D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to Run
( ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout
fully depressed, and pull recoil starter starter handle/rope until
engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger, and allow unit
to warm up at idle for several minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in "Run" position after
5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, gradually depress throttle trigger to
increase engine RPM to operating speed.

Starting Warm Engine

The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully
depressed.
The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
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