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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. Set 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.
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Muffler
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. All o w uni t to run f or 5 se conds, t hen ful l y
squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. MoveON/OFF switch tothe ON position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger .
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly.
3. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE: Normally , the warm starting proce-
dure can be used within 5--10 m inutes after
the unit is turned OFF. If the unitsits for m ore
than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the
steps under ST AR 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-
dlerepeatedly whilesqueezingthrottletrigger
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 call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPL ER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PPB1000E.....................
Cultivator PPB2000T..................
Blower PPB3000B....................
Brushcutter PPB4000C................
Pruner PPB5000P....................
WARNING: Always stopunitanddis-
connect spark plug beforeremoving orinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
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.
L
ocking
/
Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the a ttachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH -
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if p resent).
2. Position locking/release buttonof attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
3. Push theattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before usingtheunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.