BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- gine performance and durability problems.
WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine switch reads “push to stop”, it is always in the ON position.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
STo stop the engine, push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.
SIf engine does not stop, move choke to the FULL CHOKE position.
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.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
STARTING POSITION
1.Set unit on a flat surface.
2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
4.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
Primer
Bulb
Choke
Lever
Starter
Handle
Thottle
Trigger
5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.
6.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
7.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If the en-
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