Echo 77412 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 15)

Page 13 4.5" BearCat Chipper Operator's Manual
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 perma-
nently damage, the starter motor.
NOTE
4.1 STARTING ELECTRIC MODELS
(77412, 77412S)
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before start-
ing. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. Make sure
cutting chamber is empty before starting.
1. Check engine oil level and fill if necessary (see engine
owner's manual).
2. Place the chipper engagement lever to the start posi-
tion.
3. Place the throttle control midway between the "slow"
and "fast" positions. Move the choke control to the
"choke" position.
4. Turn the key switch clockwise to the "on" position.
5. Push the starter button.
If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage the
starter but does not keep running (false start), the en-
gine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete
stop before attempting to restart the engine. If the starter
is engaged while the flying wheel is rotating, damage to
the starter may result.
NOTE
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. See your Briggs & Stratton en-
gine service dealer for service assistance.
NOTE
Move machine to clear, level area outdoors before starting.
Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. Make sure cut-
ting chamber is empty before starting.
1. Check engine oil level and fill if necessary (see engine
owner's manual) before starting.
2. Turn the ignition switch clockwise to the "on" position
(if equipped).
3. Place the throttle control midway between the "slow"
and "fast" positions. Place the choke control into the
"choke" position.
4. Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts. Make sure
the starting cord retracts.
5. Move the choke to the "run" position.
For a Cold Engine - gradually return the choke to "run"
position after the engine starts and warms up.
The engine/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 "run" position
as soon as engine starts.
6. Move the throttle to the "fast" position
7. Slowly engage the chipper engagement lever to the chip-
ping position.
Section
Operation
4
4.2 STARTING RECOIL MODELS
(77413, 77413S)
6. Move the choke to the "run" position.
For a Cold Engine - Gradually return the choke con-
trol to the "run" position after the engine starts and
warms up.
The engine/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 "run" posi-
tion as soon as engine starts.