Starting Cold Engine - Echo PB-770H 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
firmly.
• (PB-770H): Rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a
comfortable operating position.
PB-770H
1. Throttle Lever
Move throttle position lever (A) to IDLE DETENT positions.
PB-770T
1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button (A) back to idle
position.
PB-770H, PB-770T
2. Choke
Move choke (C) up to Cold Start position (
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible. Pump bulb an additional
4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (E) until engine fires, or a maximum of
5 pulls.
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever (C) to "Run"
( ) position, then pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and
runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in "Run" position after 5 pulls,
move choke to "Cold Start" (
6. Throttle Lever
Allow engine to warm up for several minutes before use.
After engine warm-up, move throttle lever gradually to increase
engine RPM to desired operating speed.
).
) position, and repeat steps 4 & 5.
PB-770H
A
PB-770T
C
E
D
A