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container momentarily to assure that the fuel is
thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your
unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age 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 clean-
er products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
age may occur. See the STORAGE section for
additional information.
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 to the
FULL CHOKE position.
Engine
ON/OFF
Switch
Choke Lever
FULL
HALF
OFF
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 ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Starter Handle
Muffler
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine
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 HALF CHOKE
position.
8. 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. 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. If the en-
gine still doesn’t start, it is probably
flooded.
Proceed
to
STARTING
A
FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
seconds, then move the choke lever to
the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit
to run for 30 more seconds at OFF
CHOKE before releasing the throttle trig-
ger.
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 en-
gine 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 OFF CHOKE.
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.
