Echo PB-500H - Manual (Page 16)

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sTarTIng Cold engIne
• Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for start-
ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit
firmly.
• (PB-500H): Rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a com-
fortable operating position.
PB-500H
1. Throttle Lever
Move throttle position lever (A) midway between idle and full
throttle positions.
PB-500T
1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button (A) back to idle posi-
tion.
PB-500H, PB-500T
2. Choke
Move choke (C) up to Cold Start position (
).
3. 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.
4. Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (E) until engine fires, or a maximum of 5
pulls.
5. 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.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
move choke to “Cold Start” (
) position, and repeat steps 4 & 5.
6. Throttle Lever
Allow engine to warm up for several minutes before use.
7. Throttle Lever
After engine warm-up, move throttle lever gradually to increase
engine RPM to desired operating speed.
PB-500H
PB-500T a
E
C
D