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HCA-266 OPERATION
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© 10/2014 ECHO Inc.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat 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 5 pulls), move choke (B) to the RUN
( ) (open) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle
trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger
to wide open position. Pull starter handle/rope until engine
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.
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor
adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust
carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO
Dealer.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and
gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
Starting Warm Engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide
open position.
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment
may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If
blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor
Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO
Dealer.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. 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.
D
A
B
C
D