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IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gine and let it r ununtil the fuel lines and carbure-
tor a r e empty . Use fresh fuel next s eason.
Never use engine or carbur etor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
oc cur. See the STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
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To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
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If engine does not stop, move choke to the
FULL CHOKE position.
Engine
ON/OFF
Switch
Choke Lever
FULL
HALF
OFF
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
1. Set unit o n a flat sur face.
2. Move ON /OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move choke lever to the FULL CHO KE
position.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through
all r emaining steps.
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Starter Handle
Muffler
6. Pull starterrope handle sharply until engine
sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not
pull r ope more than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if itis tr yingto
start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE:
If the engine doesn’t start after 6
pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position),
move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position and press the primer
bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the start-
er rope until the engine runs, but nomore
than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t
start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
seconds, then move the choke lever to
the OFF CHOK E position. Allow the unit
to run for 30 more seconds at OFF
CHOKE before releasing the throttle trig-
ger.
NOTE:
If engine dies with the choke le-
ver in the OFF CHOKE position, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and pull the rope until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON /OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF C H OKE
position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine r uns smoothly .
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine torun 15 seconds, then move
the choke lever to OFF CH O KE.
NOTE:
If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5more pulls. If engine still does not run,it
is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever i n the O FF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cessfuel. Thiscould r equirepulling thestarter
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.