Echo HC-150 - Manual (Page 13)

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ANUAL
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STARTING COLD ENGINE
NOTE
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove
blade cover before using the unit.
WARNING DANGER
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to
severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible,
and always wear gloves to protect hands.
WARNING DANGER
Never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter otherwise serious
personal injury may result. See your Echo Dealer if the starter
handle will not operate using light pulling force.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to the Cold Start ( ) (CLOSED) 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.
NOTE
Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle/rope is
pulled. Generally two to six pulls, using light pulling forces, will
store enough energy to engage the starter and spin the engine. Do
not pull the rope out to end stop.
4. Recoil Starter
Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the front handle securely
with one hand, and gently pull the recoil starter handle (D) until
engine fires, or 2 - 3 engine engagements.
5. Choke Lever
Move choke (B) to the RUN ( ) (OPEN) position. Restart engine if
necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5
engagements, repeat instructions.
A
B
C
D
B