Echo SRM-2305 - Manual (Page 18)

18 SRM-2305
STOPPING ENGINE
• Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle.
• Place ignition switch in “STOP” position.
WARNING DANGER
IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP, CLOSE CHOKE TO
STALL ENGINE. HAVE YOUR ECHO DEALER
INSPECT AND REPAIR IGNITION SWITCH
BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to ensure the engine cannot be started before you work on
the unit or leave it unattended.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use Cold
Starting Procedure.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
• Place ignition switch in “START” position.
• Move choke knob to OPEN position.
• If tank is not empty, pull starter handle.
• If fuel tank is empty, after refilling, push the purge
bulb (until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line). Pull
starter handle.
Spark plug wire
Spark plug
USING SHOULDER HARNESS
Place shoulder harness over both shoulders and adjust
straps so the connecting point latch as shown.
Buckle waist belt. Belt should be snug.
Attach grasstrimmer/brushcutter to harness.
Check for correct adjustment by moving cutting attach-
ment along ground.
Re-adjust position of suspension point if necessary.
NOTE
• Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before
starting.
• Always clear work area of debris before starting
operation.
• Always hold the unit firmly on the ground.
• When pulling starter handle, use short pulls, 1/2 to
2/3 of rope length.
• Do not allow the starter handle to snap back against
the housing.
Ignition switch
Throttle latch
Throttle trigger
lockout
Throttle trigger
START
• Before starting engine make sure cutting attachment
is not in touch with ground or other objects.
• Place ignition switch in “START” position.
• Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in clear fuel return
line.
• Pull choke knob up to CLOSE position.
• Pull starter handle until first firing sound.
• Open choke.
• Restart engine and allow to warm up.
• When engine is hard to start, use throttle latch. (Pull
throttle trigger fully and lower throttle latch while
pressing throttle trigger lockout and release throttle
trigger to activate throttle latch. After engine starts,
pull throttle trigger slightly to release throttle latch
immediately.)
Purge bulb
Choke knob
Fuel return line
Starter handle