Echo 75124 - Manual (Page 13)

Truck Loader Owner’s Manual 7
Section
Operation 3
3.1 STARTING 3.2 VACUUMING
The towable truck loader is designed to suck in leaves and
other debris then blow it into a trailer or truck.
Keep hands, or any part of body or clothing away from
the hose inlet, discharge chute, or any moving part.
Maintain proper balance and footing at all times.
Run unit at full operating speed before starting to
vacuum.
Be careful when vacuuming around gravel, gardens,
lawn ornaments, etc.
Adjust the discharge tube to the desired loading posi-
tion before starting.
Remove snapper pin to release hose inlet from hose
holder weldment.
Insert snapper pin into slot in hose holder for safe
keeping.
Pull the flex hose around to the back of the towable
truck loader using the aluminum handles.
Point the hose inlet towards the debris to remove;
use a sweeping motion to remove debris from a larger
area.
Vacuuming radius is approximately nine (9) feet from
the end of the flex hose.
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Check engine oil level before starting. Add oil if low,
but do not overfill.
Refer to Honda Engine Owners Manual for special
starting instructions.
Make sure the hose inlet is free from debris and the
discharge tube is pointed in a safe direction.
Ensure the engagement lever is in the START posi-
tion.
Move choke lever to the ON position.
Move the throttle to between half and full throttle.
Turn the key and release it when the engine starts,
allow the key to return to the ON position.
Release the key if the engine fails to start within 10
seconds. Allow a 60 second cool down period be-
tween starting attempts if the engine does not start.
Failure to follow these guidelines can cause perma-
nent damage to the starter.
Gradually move the choke lever to the OFF position
as the engine warms.
Engage the rotor by moving the engagement lever to
the RUN position.
Gradually move the throttle to the full throttle posi-
tion.
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CAUTION
Release the key if the engine fails to start within 10
seconds. Failure to release starter will overheat and
possible damage the starter. Wait 60 seconds before
trying again.
DANGER
The hose inlet vacuums debris as soon as the engine
starts.