ON/OFF SWITCH
The O N/OFF
switch islocated
onthe trigger
handle
and i sused to stop the engine.
Move the
switch to the OFF p osition
tostop t he e ngine.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes
air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulis on the starter rope. Activate
the primer
bulb by pressing
it and allowing
it to return to
its original form.
START
LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate
the starting
system by moving the start lever to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze
the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs, After the
engine
starts, allow the engine to warm-up
10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
trigger to deactivate the starting system.
COUPLER
The
COUPLER
enables
optional
attach-
ments to be installed
on the unit.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information
in the safety rules before you be-
gin. if you do cot understand
the safety rules,
do
not
attempt
to
fuel
your
unit.
Call
1-800-554-6723,
FUELING
ENGINE
_
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
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pJ ratio,
pour 3.2 ounces
of
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'/ 2-cycle
synthetic
oil into
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one gallon of fresh gas.
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This
engine
is certified
to operate
on un-
leaded
gaseiine,
Before
operation,
gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled
engine oil designed
to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED
EATER
brand synthetic oil is recommended,
Mix gaso-
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1, A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3,2 ounces
(95 mt) of oil with 1
gaflon (4 liters) of unleaded
gasoline.
DO NOT
USE automotive
oil or marine oil. These
oils
will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel,
follow instructions
printed on container,
Once
oil is added to gasoline,
shake container
mo-
mentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed.
Always
read and follow
the safety
rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that
alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separatioe
and formation
of acids during stor-
age, Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine
problems,
empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer, Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty, Use fresh fuel next
season.
Never
use
engine
or carburetor
cleaner products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
See the STORAGE
section for additional
in-
formation,
HOW
TO STOP
YOUR
UNIT
• To stop the
engine,
move
the ON/OFF
switch
to the OFF position,
Switch
HOW
TO START
YOUR
UNIT
_;_,WARNING:
Avoid any contact
with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
Starting
position
HELPFUL
TIP
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!f your engine still does not
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start
after
following
these
I
instructions,
pleas e
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 fiat surface,
2.
Move ON/OFF
switch to the ON position,
3.
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times,
4.
Move the start lever to the START
posi-
tion.