STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
1. Move throttle
lever to the
_
position.
2. Move choke
lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly
press the primer button
8 times.
Throttle
Lever
Primer
Button
Choke
Lever
4. Pull starter
rope sharply
until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (be-
low 30 ° F, 8 pulls).
NOTE:
If engine attempts
to start before the
5 th pull, go to next step immediately.
5. Move
the
choke
lever
to
the
HALF
CHOKE
position.
6. Pull the starter
rope sharply
until the en-
gine runs. but no more than 5 pulls (below
30 ° F, 10 pulls).
7. After
a 5 second
warm-up,
move
the
choke lever to the RUN position.
8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds
at the
RUN position
before
moving
the
throttle
lever to the
-iF
position.
If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF
CHOKE).
repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure.
If engine still does not start, proceed
to STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE.
9. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING
A WARM
ENGINE
NOTE:
If fuel tank is empty, add fuel; then.
follow STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
proce-
dure. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot.
1. Move throttle
lever to the
'_
position.
2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.
but no more than 5 pulls.
NOTE:
If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls.
If engine still does not run.
it is probably
flooded.
3. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Rooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position. Move tt_rottie
lever to the fast position
4r_ ; then. pull rope
until engine starts. After engine starts, move the
throttle lever to the slow position
"JP
to allow
engine to idle.
Starting
could require pulling the starter rope
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded.
If unit still doesn't start refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.
AlL
,_WARNING:
Avoid
touching
muffler
unless
engine and muffler are cold.
A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
_'
WARNING;
stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades
have stopped
turning be-
fore
opening
the vacuum
inlet door or at-
tempting
to insert or remove the vacuum
or
blower
tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious
injury.
Always
disconnect
the spark
plug before
performing
maintenance
or ac-
cessing
movable
parts.
HELPFUL
TIP
IMPORTANT: Have
all
/t_
repairs
Othe r than the rec-
[_ _
_
ommended
maintenance
_
J,_]
described
in the instruction
manual
performed
by an
authorized
service
dealer.
If any dealer
Other than an authorized
service
dealer
performs
work
on the
product,
Poalan
PRO may not pay for
repairs
under warranty.
It is your
re-
sponsibility
to maintain
and perform
general maintenance.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected
to operator
abuse
or negligence.
To receive
full value from the
warranty,
the operator
must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this
manual.
Various
adjust-
ments will need to be made
periodically
to
properly
maintain
your unit.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Spark
Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing
Screws
• Muffler
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service
dealer for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
• Vacuum
Bag - Do not use vacuum
bag if it
is torn or damaged.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
DECALS
• After
each use. inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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