Starting Cold Engine - Echo ES250 Operator's Manual

ES-250

Starting Cold Engine

1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away
from the STOP position.
Note: Engine will not run if
safety switch is not
activated.
2. Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever
(B) midway between idle and
full throttle positions.
3. Choke
Move choke (C) to COLD
START (
position.
4. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel
is visible and flows freely in
the clear fuel tank return line.
Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for starting. Do
not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly.
5. Recoil Starter
Place the unit on a flat, clear
area. Firmly grasp throttle
handle with left hand and
rapidly pull recoil starter
handle/rope (E) until engine
fires, or maximum 5 pulls.
6. Choke
Move choke lever (C) to RUN position, and if necessary, restart engine.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in RUN position after 5
pulls, repeat instructions 3 - 6.
7. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
Note: Allow engine to warm up 3 minutes before use.
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