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ON/OFFSwitch
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
NOTE:DO NO T squeeze the throttle trigger
until the enginehas started and runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly pres s the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion.
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
PrimerBulb
Muffler
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, thenfully
squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.
STARTINGA 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 s queezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce-
dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after
theunit is turned O FF.If the unit sits for more
than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the
stepsunder S TARTINGA CO LD ENGINE or
followingthe s tarting instruction steps s hown
ont he unit.
STARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
theON /OFF switch in the ON position. Move
the start lever to the RUN position and fully
squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han-
dlerepeatedly while squeez ing throttletr igger
until engine starts and runs. This c ould 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
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 PPB1000E.....................
Cultivator PPB2000T..................
Blower PPB3000B....................
Pruner PP5000P....................
WARNING : Alwaysstopunit and dis-
connects park plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVINGTRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OROTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION: Whenremoving or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surf ace for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by tur ning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and h old the locking/release button.
L
ocking
/
Release
Button
Coupler Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the attachment straight
outof t he coupler.
INSTALLINGOPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment( if present).
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
mentinto guide rec ess of coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
thelock ing/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.