CAUTION:
Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty. Do not
use alternate fuels such as ethanol blends
above 10% by volume (E-15, E-85) or any
methanol blended fuel. Use of these fuels can
cause major engine performance and durability
problems.
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.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.
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. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion.
ON/STOP
Switch
Avoid any contact with
Starting position
Primer Bulb
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 10- -15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly.
2. 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 off. 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.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the start lever to the RUN position. 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
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:
Edger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Start Lever
Starter Handle
TABLE
or
call
MODEL:
PP1000E
PP2000T
PP3000B
PP4000C
PP5000P