Troubleshooting - Weed Eater PE550 Manual

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• To stop a running engine, move the switch
to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
(for location of controls, refer to the KNOW
YOUR EDGER section)
• Fuel the engine; then move 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
_, DANGER: The cutting blade will
turn when the engine starts.
_WARNING:
Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
• Rest the unit on the ground. Support the
unit so the blade is off of the ground and
away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
STARTING
POSITION
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
Choke Lever
FULL
OFF
4. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
6. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
bL_ no more than 6 pulis. If the engine
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
threttle 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, bL_ no more than
6 pulls. NOTE: If engine still doesn't start, it
is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING
A FLOODED ENGINE.
8. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
seconds, then move the choke lever to
OFF CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30
more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re-
leasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If en-
gine 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 the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position. Release the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EDGING
As you become familiar with your edger, you
will be able to determine your own operating
pace. Conditions such as depth of cut and
material being cut will regulate the speed and
time required for your edging job.
• Allow the engine to warm up for one minute
before you begin edging.
• Increase the engine speed before placing
the blade in the cut. For best operation, run
the engine at full throttle while cutting.
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