Fueling, Starting | Poulan FL1500 LE guide

FUELING

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. 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 gas- oline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con- tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily 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 separation 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.

STARTING

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

DTo stop the engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

DFuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-

ters) away from the fueling site.

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.

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 bystanders or the operator.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

1.Move throttle lever to the position.

2.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

Primer

Bulb

	Throttle	Choke Lever
	Lever	Choke Lever
	Lever

4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine at- tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls.

5.Move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.

NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls, repeat all of the above steps.

6.After a 10 second warm-up, move the choke lever to CHOKE OFF.

NOTE: Move throttle lever to the position for low speed.

7. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position.

NOTE: If engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move throttle lever to the position.

2.Move the choke lever to the CHOKE OFF position.

3.Pull starter handle sharply until engine runs.

NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce- dure.

STARTING POSITION

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the CHOKE OFF position and the

throttle lever to the

position; then, pull the

starter handle sharply to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

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