Echo GT-225 - Manual (Page 17)

GT-225 OPERATION
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Starting Cold Engine
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 (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to Cold Start ( ) (closed) 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.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts
clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip 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 (B) to the Run
(
) (open) position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and
pull 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, grip the rear handle and front handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and
gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
A
B
C
D