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Starting cold engine – Echo SHRED'N'VAC ES-210 User Manual

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A

b

C

D

E

sTarTIng

Cold

engIne

1. Stop Switch

Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.

2. Throttle Position Lever

Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full

throttle positions.

3. Choke
Move choke (C) to Cold Start (

) Position.

4. Purge Bulb

Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the

clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

IMPORTANT

Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 45 ~ 60 cm (18 ~ 24 in.) of

rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always

hold the unit firmly.

5. Recoil Starter

Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with

left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until en-

gine fires (5 pulls maximum).

6. Choke

After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever (C) to “Run”

(

) position, then pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and

runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

7. After engine starts, move throttle lever to idle position, and allow

unit to warm up for 3 minutes before use.

NOTE

If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,

repeat instructions.

8. After engine warms up, depress throttle trigger or move throttle

position lever gradually to increase engine RPM to operating

speed.