Echo SRM-280U Operator's Manual

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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTerOperaTOr's manual19startIng cold engIneWARNINGThe attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts,and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts ofthe attachment away from objects that could become entangled orthrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.1. Stop SwitchMove stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi-tion.2. ChokeMove choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ).3. Purge BulbPump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in theclear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.NOTELightly place knee on drive shaft to stabilize unit during starting.Do not apply excessive downward force or damage to unit can oc-cur.4. Recoil StarterLay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clearof all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle triggerlockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wideopen position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) untilengine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).5. ChokeAfter engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to Run( ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockoutfully depressed, and pull recoil starter starter handle/rope untilengine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger, and allow unit towarm up at idle for several minutes.NOTEIf engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,repeat instructions 2 - 5.6. Throttle TriggerAfter engine warm-up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increaseengine RPM to operating speed.ABDC