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WARNING:
Alternative fuels (not gas-
oline) such as E- -15 (15% alcohol), E- -20 (20%
alcohol), E- -85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
2- -stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause problems such as: improper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
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.
ON/STOP Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Avoid any contact with the
muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Starting Position
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)
NOTE:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs.
Primer Bulb
Throttle
Trigger
Start
Lever
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move the start lever to the START position.
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
Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts
and runs.
NOTE:
can be used within 5 - - 10 minutes after the unit
is turned STOP. If the unit sits for more than 10
minutes without being run, 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
Move the start lever to the RUN position and
fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter
handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle
trigger until engine starts and runs. 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 TROUBLE-
SHOOTING 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:
Edger
Cultivator
Blower
Pruner
Pruner
WARNING:
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Starter Handle
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Muffler
Locking/Release
Button
Attachment
11
Normally, the warm starting procedure
MODEL:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PP1000E
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PP2000T
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PP3000B
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PP5000P
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PP5500P
Always stop unit and dis-
When removing or installing at-
Coupler
LOOSEN
Knob
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Coupler
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