Echo PAS-265ES Operator's Manual

Echo PAS-265ES Operator's Manual Manual pdf 19 page image

17Engine operationEngine operationStarting the engineStarting a cold engine (Connect the spark plug cap if the product has been in storage fora long period of time)The starting procedure depends on whether the engine is cold orwarm. A cold engine is started as follows.1. Check that there are no fuel leaks.2. Move the ignition switch to the Start position.3. Make sure that the throttle trigger is at the idle speed posi-tion.4. Move the choke lever to the "Cold Start" position.5. Alternately press and release the purge bulb until the fuel issucked up into it.6. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the positionclosest to the engine firmly as shown in the illustration, pull-ing several times on the starter grip.7. If you hear an explosion-like sound and the engine stops im-mediately, move the choke lever to the "Run" position andcontinue pulling on the starter grip to start the engine.8. If the engine starts immediately when you carry out the in-structions in step 6, above, return the choke lever gently tothe Open position.9. Leave the engine to warm up at idle speed for a while.WARNING When starting the engine, observe the precautions described from Page 4 in the section "For safe use of your prod-uct" to ensure that you operate the product correctly. Inspect guards for damage and ensure that they are securely in place. Replace if guard is damaged or missing. Check that the attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. Attachment head should not move at idle. If head move, readjust carburettor according to carburettor adjustmentinstructions in this manual or see your dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.NOTE Pull out the starter grip gently at first, and then more rapidly. Do not pull the starter rope out to more than 2/3 of its length. Do not let go of the starter grip as it returns.1. Ignition switch2. Throttle trigger3. Throttle trigger lockout1. Purge bulb2. Choke lever3. Fuel return line4. Starter handle