Echo PE-280 specifications Starting Warm Engine, Purge Bulb

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PE-280

OPERATION

 

 

 

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.

Starting Warm Engine

The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position.

The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.

1.Stop Switch

Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

2.Purge Bulb

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the “Clear” fuel return line.

A

C

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