Echo DL10570 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 17)

Debris Loader Owner’s Manual 13
Section
OPERATION
4
4.2.1 ELECTRIC START MODELS
1. Check engine oil level before starting. Add oil if low,
but do not overfill.
2. Make sure the hose inlet is free from debris.
3. Point the discharge tube in the correct direction.
4. On 670cc Honda models, ensure the belt engagement
lever is in the START position.
5. Move choke to the ON position (If restarting a warm
engine, partial or no choke may be necessary).
6. Move the throttle to between half and full throttle.
7. Turn the key and release it when the engine starts.
Allow the key to return to the ON position.
8. Release the key if the engine fails to start within 10
seconds. Allow a 60 second cool down period between
starting attempts if the engine does not start. Failure to
follow these guidelines can cause permanent damage
to the starter.
4.2 STARTING THE MACHINE
BE PREPARED. On 725cc, 570cc & 390cc models,
the hose inlet starts to vacuum debris as soon as the
engine starts.
DANGER
4.1 ATTACHING/UNHOOKING DEBRIS LOADER
4.1.1 ATTACHING 12 INCH MODELS
1. Using the hitch jack, raise the trailer hitch until the
coupler is above the height of the hitch ball on the
towing vehicle.
2. Back up the towing vehicle to position the hitch ball
directly beneath the coupler.
3. Open the coupler latch and lower the trailer hitch until
the coupler fully engages the hitch ball.
4. Close the coupler latch, securing the coupler to the
hitch ball.
5. Cross the safety chains under the hitch and connect
to towing vehicle.
6. Raise the jack stand and secure it against the hitch
pole with a pin.
7. Connect the trailer wire harness to the towing vehicle
harness. Test the trailer lights to ensure they are func-
tioning properly.
4.1.2 ATTACHING HITCH MOUNT MODELS
1. Use a jack or hoist to raise the unit, so the debris loader
hitch tube is even with the vehicle hitch channel.
2. Back the towing vehicle up to the debris loader. Slide
the hitch tube into the vehicle hitch channel.
3. Fasten the hitch tube in the hitch channel with receiver
hitch pin.
4.1.3 UNHOOKING 12 INCH MODELS
1. Unhook the safety chains from the towing vehicle.
Latch safety chains to the hitch.
2. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness from the towing
vehicle. Stow it on the trailer hitch.
3. Lower the debris loader jack stand.
4. Unlatch the coupler. Raise the unit with the jack stand
until the coupler clears the hitch ball.
5. Slowly pull the towing vehicle away from the debris
loader.
4.1.4 UNHOOKING HITCH MOUNT MODELS
1. Adequately support the debris loader with a jack or
hoist. The unit weighs approximately 280 pounds
(127 kg).
2. Remove the pin from the hitch tube.
3. Slowly pull the towing vehicle away from the debris
loader.
Move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors
before starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of
bystanders. Make sure the cutting chamber is empty
before starting.
CAUTION