User Manual

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Operator’s Manual
WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger
OPERATION TIPS
1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two
hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch
slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil and
other moisture for ecient operation.
2. Edge without placing excessive body weight on the unit. The
edger operates most eciently with the weight of the unit
itself.
3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
• Moveenginetoawell-ventilatedarea,outdoors,toprevent
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Movetoanareaawayfromamesorsparks,toavoidigni-
tion of vapors if present.
• Removealldebrisfromaircleanerholesandfuelcaptoen-
sure proper air ow.
COLD ENGINE START
Starting engine for rst time or after engine has cooled o or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to RUN position.
NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN position when pushing or
using the primer bulb.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is lled with fuel.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to re-
turn completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke position is dened by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
4. Push rocker switch to the ON position.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE
THE THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH YOUR
RIGHT HAND AND RETURN YOUR LEFT HAND TO THE
HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND
STABILITY OF THE UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS.
5. Hold handle bar rmly. Grasp starter handle with left hand
and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Without let-
ting starter handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm
stroke. Let it return to its original position very slowly. Re-
peat this step every time the starter rope is pulled until unit
res or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is dened when the choke lever is be-
tween CHOKE and RUN.
7. Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to de-
sired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
WARM ENGINE START
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke position is dened by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
HOT ENGINE START
1. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not re, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
TO STOP ENGINE:
1. Flip the on/o switch to the OFF position.