Starting cold engine – Echo SRM-280U Serial S75012007707 - S75012010175 User Manual

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WARNING

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts,

and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of

the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or

thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.

1. Stop Switch

Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi-

tion.

2.

Choke

Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position (

).

3. Purge Bulb

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.

NOTE

Lightly place knee on drive shaft to stabilize unit during starting.

Do not apply excessive downward force or damage to unit can oc-

cur.

4. Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear

of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip 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.

6. Throttle Trigger

After engine warm-up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase

engine RPM to operating speed.

A

B

D

C

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