Echo 73040 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 7)

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7. Turn ignition key clockwise to start electric start engine.
• Use recoil start procedure if the battery is not charged.
Grasp the recoil starter cord handle and slowly pull until
resistance is felt. After resistance is felt, pull the cord quickly to
start the engine and prevent kickback. Repeat if necessary.
•
Use 1 AMP trickle charger to charge battery. Do not
exceed 1.4 AMP initial charge.
8. If engine does not start after 3 tries, push the primer bulb 3
times, and repeat step 7 or 8.
After first time engine start
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for electric start
engines (Model 74065 & 73265).
4. Move the throttle control to .
5. Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times.
6. Pull trimmer bail back.
7. Turn ignition key clockwise to start electric start engine.
• Use recoil start procedure if the battery is not charged.
Grasp the recoil starter cord handle and slowly pull until
resistance is felt. After resistance is felt, pull the cord quickly to
start the engine and prevent kickback. Repeat if necessary.
Starting Instructions
Read the safety instructions. Familiarize yourself with
the safety instructions in this manual and the engine owners
manual before starting the EZ TrimMower.
Fill engine with oil. Do not start before adding oil to the
engine. See engine manual for the type and amount of oil to
use. Machine should be level when filling.
Caution: Move machine to a clear, level
area outdoors before starting. Do not
operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
1. Check engine oil level and fill if necessary before each use.
See engine manual for filling and maintenance instructions.
Note: Some oil usage is normal. Check level before each use.
Warning: Handle fuel (gasoline) with care. It
is highly flammable. Always use an ap-
proved container and fill tank outdoors.
Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
2. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO
NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
First time engine start
3. Move the throttle control to . Refer to
Figure 4.
4. Firmly push the primer bulb 5 times.
5. Pull trimmer bail back. Grasp the recoil starter cord
handle and slowly pull until resistance is felt. After
resistance is felt, pull the cord quickly to start the engine
and prevent kickback. Repeat if necessary.
General Starting Instructions
Models 73040, 73050, 74050, 74060 & 73350
Figure 4
6. If engine does not start after 3 pulls, push the primer bulb
3 times, and repeat step 5.
After first time engine start
3. Move the throttle control to . Refer to Figure 4.
4. Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times.
5. Pull trimmer bail back. Grasp the recoil starter cord
handle and slowly pull until resistance is felt. After
resistance is felt, pull the cord quickly to start the engine
and prevent kickback. Repeat if necessary.
Models 74065 & 73265
First time engine start
3 . Turn the ignition key to ON position.
4 . Move the throttle control to .
5 . Firmly push the primer bulb 5 times.
6 . Pull trimmer bail back. NOTE: When restarting a warm engine after a short
shut down, it may not be necessary to prime. Refer
to the engine owners manual for other starting tips.
Continue to hold the bail after the engine is started.
Releasing will stop the engine.
I mportant: Clean grass and buildup from the
engine periodically.
NOTE: A Throttle cable is not included with
the Briggs & Stratton powered EZ Trim
Mowers.