Starting Warm Engine - Echo SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER HCA-265 Operator's Manual

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.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear
of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip 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 five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to
"Run" ( ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout fully depressed and 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, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.

STARTING WARM ENGINE

The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close
the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position.
WARNING
The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
NOTE
If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor
Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
"Clear" fuel return line. Pump bulb an addition 4 or 5 times.
3. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear
of all obstacles. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until
engine fires.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.
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