Echo PE-230 - 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) 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 in the "Clear" fuel 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 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.
6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
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