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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Avoid anycontact with t he
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. Move ON/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. A l l o w uni t to ru n fo r 5 secon d s, t hen ful l y
squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
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 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 unit sits for more
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-
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 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....................
Pruner PP5000P....................
WARNING: Always stopunit anddis-
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 button o fattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
3. Pushthe attachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusing theunit, t ightenthe k nobse-
curely by turning clockwise.