Echo PPT-265 EN - Manual (Page 17)

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STARTING COLD ENGINE
WARNING
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 (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 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 five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to
“Run” (
) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout fully depressed and pull recoil 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. After engine warms up, gradually depress throttle trigger to
increase engine RPM to operating speed.
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