Echo SG340 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 10)

STUMP GRINDER 6
Section
move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Bystanders should remain at least 50 ft.
away from the operating area.
1. Check engine oil level and fill if necessary. See engine
manual for filling and maintenance instructions.
2. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded fuel.
3. Make sure engine fuel valve is in oN position.
4. Place engine throttle lever in the choke position
5. Pull the bottom bail up to the handle. hold the bot-
tom bail up during operation. releasing the bail will
automatically stop the engine.
6. grasp the recoil starter handle and pull out smoothly
to start the engine. Repeat if necessary.
7. Move choke lever to run position after engine starts.
The engine may need partial choke until it is fully
warmed up.
oPeraTIon
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4.1 sTarTInG InsTruCTIons
• Become familiar with the safety instructions in this
manual before starting the Stump grinder.
• wear eYe ProTeCTIon at all times when
operating the Stump grinder.
• do not operate without all guards in place.
DanGer noTe
It may not be necessary to use full choke when re-
starting a warm engine after a short shutdown. Move
lever to run or partial choke if engine fails to start.
OFF
SLOW
RUN
FAST
CHOKE
Throttle decal description
Hold bottom bail up to
keep engine running
Release bottom bail
to stop engine
Pull top bail down
to engage left
wheel brake
Handle decal description
Fill engine with oil before starting. Make sure machine
is level when filling oil and fuel. See engine owners
manual for amount and type of oil to use.
CauTIon