Echo SRM - 260S - Manual (Page 14)

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STARTING COLD ENGINE
WARNING DANGER
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and
could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep
movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from
objects that could become entangled or thrown.
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. Primer
Pump primer 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 right hand grip 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 4 and 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
B
C
D
A