To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- tem before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in- formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
SIf engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
ON/OFF Switch
Throttle Trigger
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.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
Starting Position
Starter Handle
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
1.Set unit on a flat surface.
2.Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.
3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
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 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 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 be- fore 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 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 INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Boots
Cut from your left to your right.
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