Echo 77412 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 22)

4.5 INCH CHIPPER 20
CONTROLS & OPERATION
3.3.1 STarTing elecTric modelS
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a
60 second cool down period between starting attempts.
Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out, or
permanently damage, the starter motor.
If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage
the starter but does not keep running (a false start), the
engine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete
stop before attempting to restart the engine. If the starter
is engaged while the flywheel is rotating, damage to the
starter may result.
If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off starter
immediately. Do not make further attempts to start the
engine until the condition is corrected. Do not jump start
using another battery. Follow the steps below to start the
machine.
Check engine oil level before starting. 1.
place the throttle control midway between the SLOW 2.
and FAST positions. move the choke control to the
CHOkE position.
Turn the fuel cut-off switch to the ON position.
3.
place the chipper engagement lever in the START 4.
position.
push the engine switch to START. Release after en-
5.
gine starts.
move the choke to the RuN position.
6.
for a cold engine: Gradually return the choke control
to the OFF position after the engine starts and warms
up.
The equipment may be operated during the warm up
period, but it may be necessary to leave the choke
partially on until the engine warms up.
for a warm engine: Return choke to the OFF position
as soon as engine starts.
move the throttle to the FAST position and place the
7.
chipper engagement lever in the CHIppING posi-
tion.
3.3.2 STarTing recoil modelS
move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. make
sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting.
Check engine oil level before starting. 1.
Turn the fuel cut-off switch to the ON position. 2.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position. 3.
place the throttle control midway between the SLOW 4.
and FAST positions. place the choke control into the
CHOkE position.
place the chipper engagement lever in the START
5.
position.
pull the recoil starter until the engine starts. make sure
6.
the starting cord retracts.
move the choke to the RuN position.
7.
for a cold engine - gradually return the choke to the
OFF position after the engine starts and warms up.
The equipment may be operated during the warm up
period, but it may be necessary to leave the choke
partially on until the engine warms up.
for a Warm engine - Return choke to the OFF posi-
tion as soon as engine starts.
move the throttle to the FAST position and place the
6.
chipper engagement lever in the CHIppING posi-
tion.
3.3.3 STarTing PTo modelS
If the tractor is able to start the chipper with the chipper 1.
engagement lever in the CHIppING position, it is not
required to place the chipper engagement lever in the
START position when starting the tractor pTO. If the
tractor pTO cannot start the chipper with the chipper
engagement lever in the CHIppING position, move the
chipper engagement lever to the START position.
Start the tractor engine and engage the tractor pTO.
2.
move the chipper engagement lever to the CHIppING 3.
position and increase the engine speed to the rated
pTO Rpm position.
3.3 STarTing
cauTion
move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. make
sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting.