Echo PB-500H, PB-500T starting cold engine, PB-500H, PB-500T, PB-500H, PB-500T

•Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for start- ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly.

•(PB-500H): Rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a com- fortable operating position.

PB-500H

1.Throttle Lever

Move throttle position lever (A) midway between idle and full throttle positions.

PB-500T

1.Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button

Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button (A) back to idle posi- tion.

2.Choke

Move choke (C) up to Cold Start position ( ).

3.Purge Bulb

Pump purge bulb (D) 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

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” ( ) position, and repeat steps 4 & 5.

6.Throttle Lever

Allow engine to warm up for several minutes before use.

7.Throttle Lever

After engine warm-up, move throttle lever gradually to increase engine RPM to desired operating speed.

PB-500T A