Echo WT160S - Features & Controls

wheeled trimmer
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Section
Refer to Figure 3.1 for feature locations.
REFER TO ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FURTHER
ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
ENGINE THROTTLE
MODELS: ALL 190CC MODELS
Changes engine speed. Move throttle to the FAST position
for starting. Move throttle to the SLOW position to shut
engine off. The engine is intended to run at full RPM.
Operate engine with the throttle in the FAST position.
ENGINE CHOKE
MODELS: ALL 160CC MODELS
The throttle lever opens and closes the choke valve in the
carburetor and enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold
engine. Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position
for starting. When mowing or trimming, the throttle lever
should be in the RUN position.
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FEATURES & CONTROLS
FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE
ALL MODELS
The fuel shut off valve opens and closes the connection
between the fuel tank and the carburetor. If the engine
is equipped with a fuel shut off valve, turn it to the ON
position for starting. When the engine is not in use, leave
the fuel valve lever in the OFF position.
PRIMER BULB
MODELS: ALL 190CC MODELS
Use when starting a cold engine. Firmly push the primer
bulb 3 times before starting.
SELF-PROPELLED BAIL
MODELS: ALL SELF-PROPELLED MODELS
Engages the self-propel mode. Pull up the self-propel
bail located under the handlebar to start the self-propel
mode.
RECOIL STARTER
MODELS: ALL RECOIL MODELS
Used to start engine. Grasp handle and slowly pull until
resistance is felt. After resistance is felt, pull the cord
quickly to start the engine and prevent kickback.
TRIMMER BAIL
ALL MODELS
To start the trimmer, pull up the trimmer bail located
under the handlebar. When the trimmer bail is engaged,
the trimmer disk is rotating. Release the trimmer bail to
stop the mower. Wait until the trimmer disk has stopped
rotating to inspect or service the mower.
SHIFT LEVER
MODELS: ALL SELF-PROPELLED MODELS
Used to adjust the trimmer speed. Position 1 is the slowest
and position 3 is the fastest. The ground speed ranges
from 1-2 mph.
TILT CONTROL HANDLE
MODELS: ALL TILT MODELS
Used to adjust the degree of tilt for the trimmer head and
body when using the Off Center Tilt (OCT) feature.
Figure 3.1 - Feature Locations
SELF-
PROPELLED
BAIL
THROTTLE
TRIMMER
BAIL
SHIFT
LEVER
TRIMMER
BAIL
TILT CONTROL
HANDLE
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