ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Starting Position
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs.
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 the start lever to the START posi- tion.
Starter Handle
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han- dle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This could re- quire 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB1000E Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB2000T Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB3000B Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5000P
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS)
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.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Start
Lever
Primer Bulb
Lower Attachment
LOOSEN
Muffler
5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine starts and runs.
6.Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly.
3.Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce- dure can be used within
TIGHTEN Knob
2.Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release
Button
Coupler | Upper Shaft | |
Lower Attachment | ||
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3.While securely holding the engine and upper 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.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
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