Starting Cold Engine - Echo PB-460LN Operator's Manual

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STARTING COLD ENGINE

• Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for
starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the
unit fi rmly.
• Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating posi-
tion.
1. Throttle Lever
Move throttle lever (A) to Wide Open Throttle position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) up to Cold Start position (
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and fl ows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (D) until engine fi res (5 pulls).
5. Choke
After engine fi res (or 5 pulls), move choke lever to Run (
position. Keep throttle lever in wide open throttle position, and
pull recoil starter handle until engine starts and runs.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in "Run" position after 5 pulls,
move choke to "Cold Start" (
6. Throttle Lever
Move throttle lever to IDLE position, and allow engine to warm
up at idle for several minutes.
7. Throttle Lever
After engine warm-up, move throttle lever gradually to increase
engine RPM to desired operating speed.starting warm engine
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B
C
D