HELPFUL TIP

If your engine switch reads “push to stop”, it is always in the ON position.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

STo stop the engine, push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.

SIf engine does not stop, move choke to the FULL CHOKE position.

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.

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1-800-554-6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

Starting Position

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

4.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

Primer Bulb

Choke

Lever

Starter Handle

5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

6.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.

7.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

NOTE: 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 start- er rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

8.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se- conds, then move the choke lever to the RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before releasing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le- ver in the RUN 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 the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

2.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en- gine runs smoothly.

3.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

4.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to RUN.

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 RUN position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess 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 1-800-554-6723.

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Weed Eater 530163906 HOW to Stop Your Unit, HOW to Start Your Unit, Starting a Warm Engine, Starting a Flooded Engine
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530163906, XT260 specifications

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