Poulan PBV200 instruction manual Starting a Cold Engine, Starting a Flooded Engine, Blower Vacuum

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DHold the unit in the starting position as shown. Make sure the blower end is di- rected away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects.

STARTING POSITION

Blower

Vacuum

WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit or property, or causing serious injury to by- standers or the operator.

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1-800-554-6723.

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 5th 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 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

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position. Move throttle

lever to the fast position ; then, pull rope until engine starts. After engine starts, move the

throttle lever to the slow position

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.

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Contents 15/04 PBV200Handle Fuel with CAUTION, IT is Highly Flammable Safety RulesKnow Your Unit Plan AheadMaintain Your Unit Properly AssemblyBlower Tube Assembly Vacuum BAG AssemblyHOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE Vacuum Tube AssemblyOperation To Stop the Engine Operating PositionOperating Tips Before Starting Engine Fueling EngineThrottle lever to position Starting a Cold EngineStarting a Flooded Engine Blower VacuumMaintenance Storage Carbon build up Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyAdjustment Crankshaft seals worn AdjustmentEPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Limited WarrantyIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours