than 6 pulls. NOTE: If 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 OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see following illustration). Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever 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.
| Upper |
Coupler | Shaft |
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Lower | LOOSEN |
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Attachment |
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TIGHTEN Knob
2.Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release Button
Choke position decal
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
3.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly.
4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
5.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more 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 in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROU-
BLESHOOTING TABLE.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed.
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS)
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.
Coupler | Upper Shaft | |
Lower Attachment | ||
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3.While securely holding the engine and up- per shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present).
2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.
3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler | Primary Hole |
| Guide Recess |
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment instruction manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri- ous injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
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