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starting cold engine
WARNING
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown.
WARNING
Never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter otherwise serious personal injury may result. See your Echo Dealer if the starter handle will not operate using light pulling force.
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.
NOTE
Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle/rope is pulled. Generally two to six pulls, using light pulling forces, will store enough energy to engage the starter and spin the engine. Do not pull the rope out to end stop.
4.Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand, and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Gently pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements.
5.Choke
After engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements, move choke lever
(B) to Run position ( ). Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout fully depressed, and pull 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
A
B 
C
D