Starting Cold Engine; Starting Warm Engine - Echo HCR-161ES Operator's Manual

START Ignition switch
Choke lever
CLOSE
OPEN
Starter handle
("ES" START)
Throttle trigger lockout
Throttle trigger
Purge bulb
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SAFE STARTING TECHNIQUES
DANGER
NEVER TRY TO START THE ENGINE BY
POSITIONING YOURSELF ON THE BLADE SIDE.
NOTE
• Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before
starting.
• Always clear work area of debris before starting
operation.
• When pulling starter handle, use short pulls, 1/2 to
2/3 of rope length.
• Do not allow the starter handle to snap back
against the housing.
• Always hold the unit firmly and make sure the
cutting blades are free of obstructions before
starting.

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING
WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, CONFIRM IF THERE
IS NOT ANY ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND.
IF THERE IS ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND,
ASK YOUR DEALER TO REPAIR.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
2. Move choke control lever up to CLOSED position.
3. Push purge bulb 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible in
clear fuel return line.
4. Pull starter handle until first firing sound.
5. Move choke control lever down to OPEN position.
6. Restart engine and allow it to warm up.
WARNING
CUTTER BLADES WILL START MOVING AS
ENGINE ATTAINS CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT
SPEED.
7. Depress throttle trigger lockout and gradually
squeeze throttle trigger.

STARTING WARM ENGINE

1. Turn ignition switch to START position.
2. Move choke control lever down to OPEN position.
3. Push purge bulb 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible in
clear fuel return line.
4. Pull starter handle.
NOTE
If engine does not starting after four pulls, use cold
starting procedure.