Operator's Manual
WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger
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OPERATION TIPS
1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two
hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch
slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil and
other moisture for efficient operation.
2. Edge without placing excessive body weight on the unit. The
edger operates most efficiently with the weight of the unit
itself.
3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
USING THE SCREW TYPE, MANUAL VENTING FUEL CAP
Your edger is equipped with a screw type, manual venting fuel
cap.
1. Before starting the engine, turn the screw in the top of the
fuel cap 2-3 turns (counterclockwise) to its venting position.
DO NOT
turn the screw to the point that it stops (4-5 turns
counterclockwise). To ensure that fuel will not spill during use,
check that the fuel cap is screwed on tightly and the fuel cap
screw is in the venting position.
2. After using the edger and before putting away or transport-
ing it in a truck bed, screw the fuel cap screw and the fuel
cap on (clockwise) tightly. This will prevent fuel from leaking
during storage. The fuel cap will not leak during storage if
fuel cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight.
STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
• Move engine to a well-ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid igni
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tion of vapors if present.
• Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and fuel cap to en
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sure proper air flow.
COLD ENGINE START
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to RUN position.
NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN position when pushing or
using the primer bulb.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with fuel.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to re-
turn completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
4. Push rocker switch to the ON position.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE-
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE
THE THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH YOUR
RIGHT HAND AND RETURN YOUR LEFT HAND TO THE
HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND
STABILITY OF THE UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS.
5. Squeeze throttle control with right hand. Grasp starter han-
dle with left hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly
harder. Without letting starter handle retract, pull rope with
a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position
very slowly until unit fires or runs. Repeat this step every
time the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer
one time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is be-
tween CHOKE and RUN.
7. Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to de-
sired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
WARM ENGINE START
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
HOT ENGINE START
1. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
TO STOP ENGINE:
1. Flip the on/off switch to the
OFF
position.
