Echo ES-255 User Manual

  1.     Stop Switch  

Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.

  2.  Throttle Position Lever 

 

 

 

 

Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full 

throttle positions.

  3.  Choke 

Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( 

 ) Position.

  4.  Purge Bulb

    Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the 

clear fuel tank return line.

Recoil starter:  Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for start-

ing.  Do not allow the rope to snap back in.  Always hold the unit 

firmly.

  5.  Recoil Starter 

Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with 

left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until en-

gine fires, or maximum 5 pulls.

  6.  Choke

    Move choke lever (C) to Run  ( 

 ) position if necessary, restart 

engine.

If engine does not start  after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 3-6.

  7.  After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to in-

crease engine RPM to operating speed.

Allow engine to warm up before use.