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4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly .
2. 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 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.
START ING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the start lever to the RUN position. Fully
squeeze throttle trigger . Pull the starter han-
dle repeatedly whilesqueezing 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, r efer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments t o be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E.....................
Cultivator PP2000T..................
Blower PP3000B....................
Brushcutter PP4000C................
Pruner PP5000P....................
WARNING: Always s topunit anddis-
connect spark plug beforeremoving or ins tal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACH MENT S)
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the attachment 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 ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Push theattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusing theunit, t ightenthe knobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is s ecurely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All att achment s ar e de signed
to be used in the primary h ole unl ess otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using t he wrong h ole could l ead toseri-
ous inj ury or da mage to the u nit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
