HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The blade or trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
NOTE: A special feature called the “throttle lock” holds the throttle trigger in the depressed position during starting.
1.Lock throttle trigger into the starting post- ion by first pressing the
Lock Button
Lever
Throttle Trigger
2.Before releasing the throttle trigger, press the lock button. While this button is still de-
pressed release the throttle trigger. NOTE: This should allow the throttle trigger to remain in the depressed position for start- ing. You may want to practice this a few times before you first start the unit.
3.DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to reset the throttle lock.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or warm engine after running out of fuel)
1.Rest engine and shield on ground, sup- porting trimmer head off ground.
2.Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.
3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4.Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
Starter Choke
Handle 
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. NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to START-
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se- conds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger from the starting position. Release the throttle lock by squeezing and 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.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
2. Set the throttle trigger in the starting posi- tion using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle trigger in the starting position until engine runs smoothly.
3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
4. 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 excess 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 POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Primer Bulb
5.Set the throttle trigger in the starting position using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle trigger in the starting position until engine runs smoothly.
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 the HALF CHOKE position.
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
Control Handle |
in Right Hand |
Long Pants
Boots
Cut from your left to your right.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- lowing:
SWear eye protection and heavy clothing.
SExtend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand.
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