HOW to Stop Your Unit, HOW to Start Your Unit

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

SRelease the throttle trigger.

S Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at- tempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.

ON/STOP 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 (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs.

Primer Bulb

Starter Handle

ThrottleMuffler

Trigger Start

Lever

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3.Move the start lever to the START position.

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

Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts and runs.

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit is turned STOP. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being run, it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. 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 TROUBLE- SHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

MODEL:

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP1000E Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP2000T Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP3000B Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5000P Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5500P

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.

REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS)

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

AttachmentLOOSEN

Knob

TIGHTEN

2.Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release

Button

Attachment

Coupler

Upper Shaft