Echo PAS-280 specifications Starting Cold Engine, Purge Bulb

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OPERATION

PAS-280

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use.

Starting Cold Engine

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 position.

A

2.Choke

Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ).

B

3. Purge Bulb

C

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 throttle handle 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 2 - 5.

D

6.Throttle Trigger

After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support

handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.

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