Service and Adjustments, Starting a Warm Engine

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move the choke lever to the OPEN posi- tion.

2.Squeeze throttle trigger and turn throttle adjuster clockwise until it stops.

3.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.

4.Turn throttle adjuster counterclockwise to allow unit to idle.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

1.Move the choke lever to the OPEN posi- tion.

2.Squeeze throttle trigger and turn throttle adjuster clockwise until it stops.

3.Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times. Continue to pull rope until en- gine starts.

4.Turn throttle adjuster counterclockwise to release throttle trigger and allow unit to idle.

If unit still doesn’t start, refer to the TROUBLE- SHOOTING TABLE or call 1--800--554--6723.

BLOWER OPERATION

When the engine has warmed up, the blower can be positioned on the back of the operator. Once the blower is positioned and ready for operation, utilize the throttle trigger to main- tain an operating speed necessary to accom- plish the task.

NOTE: Always run the engine at idle speed for a few minutes to allow cooling before stop- ping the engine.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART

WARNING: Accidental engine starting can cause injury. Always remove the spark plug cap before servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting.

Maintenance		First 20	Every	Every	Every	Every
	Daily	First 20	20	50	100	200
		hours	20	50	100	200
			hours	hours	hours	hours


Check and replenish fuel	n
Check for fuel leakage	n
Check bolts, nuts and screws for	n
looseness and loss	n
looseness and loss
Check throttle lever operation	n
Check engine switch operation	n
Check shoulder harness condition	n
Clean fuel filter			n
* Clean air filter element					n
Tighten bolts, nuts and screws		n		n
Clean spark plug and adjust electrode				n
gap				n
Remove dust and dirt from cylinder fins					n
Remove carbon deposits on piston						n
head and inside cylinder						n
head and inside cylinder
Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust					n
pipe of muffler					n
Clean spark arrestor screen				n
Check the sliding portion of crankshaft,						n
connecting rod, etc.						n
connecting rod, etc.
Fuel tube	Replacement is recommended every 3 years.

These items must be performed with proper tools. See your authorized Poulan PRO dealer for service.

*The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service with an asterisk (*) should be performed more frequently if required by operating conditions.

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BP406 specifications

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