Echo PPT-280 - Manual (Page 19)

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sTarTIng Cold engIne
WARNING
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts,
and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of
the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or
thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” ( ) Position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) 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
Lay the unit on a flat, clear area, and keep movable attachment
parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle
trigger lockout 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 en-
gine 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 2 - 5.
6. After engine warms up, gradually depress throttle trigger to in-
crease engine RPM to operating speed.
A
C
D
B