ON/OFF
Switch
HOW
TO START
YOUR
UNIT
WARNING:
Avoid any contact
with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
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HELPFUL
TIP
ff your engine still does not
F start
after
following
these
instructions,
please
call
1-800-554-8723.
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
NOTE:
DO NOT squeeze
the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs.
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 the start lever to the START
posi-
tion.
Handle
Start
STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Flooded
engines
can be started
by placing
the ON/OFF
switch in the ON position.
Move
the start lever to the RUN position
and fully
squeeze
throttle trigger.
Pull the starter han-
dle repeatedly while squeezing
throttle trigger
until engine starts
and runs. This could
re-
quire 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
....................
PP5000P
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WARNING:
Always
stop unit and dis-
connect
spark plug before removing
or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT
(OR OTHER
OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing
or instafling at-
tachments,
place the unit on a flat surface
for
stability.
1.
Loosen
the coupler
by turning
the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shaft
Lower
\
LOOSEN
Attachment
Primer Bulb
Muffler
5.
Pull starter rope handle sharply
until en-
gine starts and runs.
6.
Allow unit to run for 5 seconds,
then fully
squeeze
the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.
STARTING
A WARM
ENGINE
1.
Move ON/OFF
switch to the ON position.
2.
Squeeze
and
hold the throttle
trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed
until
engine runs smoothly.
3.
Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing
throttle
trigger until engine runs.
NOTE:
Normally.
the warm
starting
proce-
dure can be used within
5-10 minutes
after
the unit is turned OFR If the unit sits for more
than 10 minutes without
being ran. it will be
necessary
to start the unit by following
the
steps under STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE or
following
the starting instruction
steps shown
on the unit.
TIGHTEN
Knob
Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3.
While securely
holding
the engine
and
upper shaft,
pull the attachment
straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING
OPTIONAL
ATTACH-
MENTS
1.
Remove
the shaft cap from the attach-
merit (if present).
2.
Position locking/release
button of attach-
ment into guide recess
of coupler.
3.
Push the attachment
into the coupler until
the locking/release
button snaps into the
primary hole.
Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
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