Echo PE-230 User Manual

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, 

and could result in possible serious injury.  Keep movable parts of 

the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or 

thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.

1.  Stop Switch 

Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP  

 

 position.

2.  Choke 
 

Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start (

)  Position.

3.  Purge Bulb

 

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return 

line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

4.  Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear 

of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip 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 five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to 
“Run”  (

) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger 

lockout fully depressed and pull recoil starter handle/rope until en-

gine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm 

up at idle for several minutes.

If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, 

repeat instructions 2 - 5.

6.  After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase 

engine RPM to operating speed.