Starting cold engine, Operation pas-280 – Echo PAS-280 User Manual

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OPERATION

PAS-280

Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use.

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 button (A) forward, away from the STOP
position.

2. Choke

Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start 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 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.