Starting cold engine – Echo PB-250 User Manual

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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.

IMPORTANT

Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for start-

ing. 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 , or maximum 5 pulls.

6. Choke

Move choke lever (C) to Run position, and if necessary, restart

engine.

NOTE

If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 3-6.

7. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to in-

crease engine RPM to operating speed.

NOTE

Allow engine to warm up 3 minutes before use.