Starting Cold Engine - Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING
The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment
rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment"
instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
1. Stop Switch - Start/Run.
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke Lever - Cold Start.
Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" Position.
3. Primer - Pump Bulb
Pump primer 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. Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area and pull recoil starter handle (D)
until engine fires.
5. After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever (B) back to
"Run" position. Restart engine if necessary and allow to warm up
running at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in "Run" position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions.
6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
DANGER
G T
RASS RIMMER
O ' M
PERATOR S
A
B
C
D
B
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