Echo 73050 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 8)

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Model 73450
Engine Starting Instructions-Cont.
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 bystand-
ers.
1. Check engine oil level and fill if necessary.
See engine manual for filling and mainte-
nance 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 approved 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 GASO-
LINE.
Move engine fuel valve to ON position before starting.
See engine manual complete instructions. See Figure 6.
3. Move the throttle control on the handlebar to
the choke position. Refer to Figure 5.
The choke may not be needed if the air temperature or
engine is warm. If so, move the throttle control slightly
past the idle position Refer to the owners manual for
other starting tips.
6. Pull the trimmer bail back.
7. 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.
8. Move the throttle from choke to the fast (or high)
position after the engine warms up enough to
operate without the choke.
9. Move the throttle level to the desired engine speed
setting for trimming.
Figure 6
Continue to hold the bail after the engine is started.
Releasing will stop the engine.
Throttle Control
Figure 5