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HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move t h e ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
ON/OFF
Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
Starting position
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs.
1. S et unit on a flat surface.
2. MoveON/OFF switch tothe ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion.
Primer Bulb
Start Lever
Starter Handle
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 1 0--15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch tothe ON position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly.
3. Pull s tarter rope sharply while squeezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce-
dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after
the unit is turned OFF. If the unit sits for m ore
than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the
steps under STAR TING A COLD ENGINE or
following the starting instruction steps shown
on the unit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move
the start lever to the RUN position and fully
squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han-
dle r epe atedly w hilesqueezing throttletrigger
until engine starts and runs. This could re-
quire pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or c all
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E......................
Cultivator PP2000T...................
Blower PP3000B.....................
Brushcutter PP4000C.................
Pruner PP5000P.....................
WARNING: Always stopunit anddis-
connect spark plug beforeremoving orinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at -
tachments, place the unit on aflat surface for
stability .
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.