Power Blower 17 Operator's Manual
starting warm engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke.
1.Throttle Lever
Move throttle position lever (A) midway between idle and full throttle positions.
1.Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Slide Throttle position / Stop switch Button(A) back to idle posi- tion.
2.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.
3.Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (E) and engine should start. Do not use choke (C).
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedures.
C
E
D 
stopping engine
1.Throttle Lever
Move throttle lever (A) to IDLE DETENT position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine.
2.Throttle Lever
Move throttle lever (A) to "O" (Stop) position.
1.Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Release throttle trigger. Move Throttle Position / Stop Switch But- ton (A) forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine.
2.Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Move Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button (A) all the way for- ward to STOP position.
WARNING
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion:
•Be certain engine is at idle, otherwise engine may continue to run.
•Close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine.
•Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again.