Echo GT-251E - Manual (Page 13)

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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) 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 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 (B) back to
“Run” ( ) position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull
recoil starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Allow engine
to run at partial throttle for approximately 10 seconds. 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.
6. Throttle
After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
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