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clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock ,
power loss, lubrication deficiency, deteriorat ion
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels caus e high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixtur e
leadingto oil and fuel separation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SPush and release the engine ON/STOP
switch.The switch will automaticallyreturn to
the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at-
temptingto restart unit to allow s witch to reset.
ON/STOP Switch
HOW TO STARTYOUR UNIT
WARNING: Avoid any contact with the
muffler.A hot muffler c an cause serious burns.
Starting Position
HELPFUL TIP
Ify our engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTINGA COLD ENGINE (or a
warmengine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: DONOT squeeze the throttle tr igger
until the enginehas startedand runs.
1. Set unit on a flat sur face.
2. Slowly pressthe primer bulb 6 times.
3. Movethe start lever to the START position.
Muffler
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
PrimerBulb
Throttle
Trigger
4. Pull s tarter rope handles harply 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 startings ystem.
STARTINGA WARM ENGINE
Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts
andr uns.
NOTE:Normally, the warm s tarting procedure
can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit
is turnedSTOP. If the unit sits for more than 10
minutesw ithout being run, it will be neces sary to
start the unit by following the s teps under
STARTING ACOLDENGINEorfollowingthe
starting instruction steps shown on the unit .
STARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE
Move the start lever to the RUN pos ition and
fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter
handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle
triggeruntil engine starts and r uns. This could
requirepulling the star ter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATINGTHE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enablesopt ional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are: MODEL:
Edger PP1000E......................
Cultivator PP2000T...................
Blower PP3000B.....................
Brushcutter PP4000C.................
Pruner PP5000P.....................
Pruner PP5500P.....................
WARNING : Alwaysstopunit and dis-
connects park plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVINGTRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OROTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION: Whenremoving or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surf ace for
stability.
1. Loosen thecoupler by turningthe knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper shaft
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
L
ocking
/
release
button
Coupler Upper shaft
Attachment
3. While sec urely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the attachment straight
outof t he coupler.
INSTALLINGOPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the s haft cap from the attach-
ment( if present).