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components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S
Release the throttle trigger.
S
Push and release the engine ON/STOP
switch. The switch will automatically return to
the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at-
tempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.
ON/STOP 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
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
Choke lever
Starter handle
Primer bulb
Muffler
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine
sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not
pull rope more than 6 times.
5. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to
start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
6. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE:
If the en-
gine 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. Pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
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.
7. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
seconds. Squeeze throttle trigger and allow
the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN.
Release throttle trigger.
NOTE:
If engine
dies with the choke lever in the RUN posi-
tion, move the choke lever to FULL
CHOKE then back to HALF CHOKE and
pull the rope until engine runs, but no
more than 6 pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position, then to the HALF CHOKE posi-
tion to set fast idle.
2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
3. 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.
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter
PPB4000C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner
PPB5000P
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner
PPB5500P
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
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.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
