Weed Eater 530088132 - Manual (Page 9)

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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The blade or trimmer
head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid
any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
NOTE: A special feature called the “throttle
lock” holds the throttle trigger in the depressed
position during starting.
1. Lock throttle trigger into the starting post-
ion by first pressing the lock--out lever on
the top of the control handle. While the
lock--out lever is depressed, squeeze and
hold the throttle trigger.
Throttle Trigger
Lock--out
Lever
Lock Button
2. Before releasing the throttle trigger, press
the lock button. While this button is still de-
pressed release the throttle trigger.
NOTE: This should allow the throttle trigger
to remain in the depressed position for start-
ing. You may want to practice this a few times
before you first start the unit.
3. DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during
starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to
reset the throttle lock.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
1. Rest engine and shield on ground, sup-
porting trimmer head off ground.
2. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
Choke
Primer Bulb
Starter
Handle
5. Set the throttle trigger in the starting position
using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle
trigger in the starting position until engine
runs smoothly.
6. 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.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. 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
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. NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start,
it is probably flooded. Proceed to START-
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-
conds, 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 trigger from the starting
position. Release the throttle lock by
squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger.
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 the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
2. Set the throttle trigger in the starting posi-
tion using the throttle lock feature. Keep
throttle trigger in the starting position until
engine runs smoothly.
3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
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 excess 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 POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Boots
Eye Protection
Cut from your left to your right.
Control Handle
in Right Hand
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
S
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip
with your left hand.