Echo PE-280 Serial S63012008945 - S63012999999 - Manual (Page 17)

PE-280 OPERATION
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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 throttle handle 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, grip throttle handle and support
handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM
to operating speed.
Starting Warm Engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide
open position.
The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to
“Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or
see your ECHO Dealer.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.
2. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the “Clear” fuel
return line.
C
D
A
C