Starter Handle
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb 
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.
Muffler
1.Set unit on a flat surface.
2.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4.Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on de- cal (see illustration below).
Choke position decal
5.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
6.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.
7.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below).
Choke position decal 
8.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. 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 starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat procedure 2 additional times. 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 se- conds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Al- low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger.
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 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
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 Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP4000C
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACH- MENT, LINE 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.
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