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Starting cold engine – Echo PB-265L User Manual

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STARTING

COLD

ENGINE

• Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for

starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit
firmly.

• Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position.

1.

Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever (A) to START/IDLE DETENT

position(

).

2.

Choke

Move choke (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.

4.

Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires, or maximum 5 pulls.

5.

Choke

Move choke (B) to run (

) position and if necessary, restart

engine.

NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2-5.

NOTE
Allow engine to warm up before use.

D

B

A

C