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To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
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To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
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If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF Switch
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.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Starter Handle
Muffler
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through
all remaining steps.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. 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 starter
rope until the engine runs, but no more than
6 pulls.
NOTE:
If engine still doesn’t start,
it is probably flooded. Proceed to START-
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-
conds, then move the choke lever to the
OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run
for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE be-
fore releasing the throttle trigger.
NOTE:
If
engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF
CHOKE 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 ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
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 OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess 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 INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Boots
Cut only from your left to your right.
