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

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sTarTInG Cold enGIne

WARNING
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts,
and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of
the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or
thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi-
tion.
2. Choke
Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position (
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 5 pulls), move choke lever back to Run
( ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout
fully depressed, and pull recoil starter 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 4 and 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
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A
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D