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STARTING
POSITION
WARNING:
When starting engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on
any surface except a clean, hard area when
starting engine or while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc.
could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit or property, or causing
serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
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. Move throttle lever to the
position.
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
Primer
Bulb
Choke Lever
Throttle
Lever
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE. Pull
starter rope sharply until engine runs.
NOTE:
If engine has not started after 5 pulls,
repeat all of the above steps.
6. After a 10 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to CHOKE OFF.
NOTE:
Move throttle lever to the
position
for low speed.
7. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
NOTE:
If engine does not stop, move choke
lever to FULL CHOKE.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever to the
position.
2. Move the choke lever to the CHOKE OFF
position
.
3. Pull starter handle sharply until engine
runs.
NOTE:
If engine does not run after 5 pulls,
repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce-
dure.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the CHOKE OFF position and the
throttle lever to the
position; then, pull the
starter handle sharply 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 does not start, refer
to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723
.
MAINTENANCE
We recommend all maintenance, service and
adjustments not listed in this manual be per-
formed by an authorized service dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT:
Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, WEED EATER may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S
Spark Plug Boot
S
Air Filter
S
Housing Screws
