empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the en- gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev- er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

SStop the engine by pushing and holding the ON/STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.

ON/STOP switch

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: Avoid any contact 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

Primer Starter

Throttle bulb handle lock--out

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit is turned off. If the unit sits for more than 10 min- utes 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.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

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

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

REMOVING 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.

Coupler

AttachmentLOOSEN

ThrottleMuffler trigger Start

lever

NOTE: The throttle lock--out is designed to prevent unintentional use of the throttle trig- ger. The lock--out must be pressed with the palm of your hand as you grip the throttle han- dle before the trigger can be used. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs.

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.

Knob

TIGHTEN

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release

Button

Attachment

Coupler

Upper Shaft

3.While securely holding the engine and up- per shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS

1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present).

2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.

3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

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