Starting Cold Engine - Echo SRM-280U Operator's Manual

SRM-280U

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 (
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.
Note: Lightly place knee on drive shaft to stabilize unit during
starting. Do not apply excessive downward force or
damage to unit can occur.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle
handle 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. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger
lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide
open position. Pull recoil 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, grip throttle handle and support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and
gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
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