Chemical Liquid Tank; Starting The Cold Engine; Starting The Warm Engine - Echo SHP-800 Operator's Manual

Chemical liquid tank

NOTE
Each mark on the face of the tank indicates the 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 L levels.
Do not dilute chemicals directly in the chemical tank.
Never start and operate engine before filling chemical tank to avoid damage to pump.
∗ Strainer
Stop engine and put the unit down when filling chemicals.
Fill the tank with liquid chemical through the strainer.
Do not fill without strainer.
(Dust in the tank may cause clogging of the liquid line or pump).
The tank contains 25 L of liquid.
Do not overfill chemicals and wipe spillage away immediately.
Secure chemical tank cap firmly to avoid leakage of chemicals during the operation.

Starting the cold engine

NOTE
Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting.
Always clear work area of debris before starting operation.
Always hold the unit firmly on the ground.
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.
1. Chemical tank cap
2. Liquid valve
3. Choke lever
4. Close
5. Open
6. Priming pump (purge bulb)
7. Starter handle
8. Throttle lever
9. Start position
Ensure that chemical liquid valve closed and chemical tank cap firmly secured before
starting engine.
Never start and operate engine before filling chemical tank to avoid damage to pump.
Move choke lever to closed position.
Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line.
Keep throttle lever at start position (in the middle of scale).
Pull starter handle until first firing sound.
Move choke lever to open position.
Restart the engine and allow to warm up for a few minutes, before using.
Do not run the engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation.
Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide.

Starting the warm engine

NOTE
If engine does not start after four pulls, use cold starting procedure.
Move throttle lever to start position.
Move choke lever to open position.
If tank is not empty, pull starter handle one to three times and engine should fire.
If fuel tank is empty, after refilling, push the purge bulb (until fuel is visible in clear fuel return
line) and pull the starter handle.
Do not use choke.
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