Poulan TE450 Line Replacement, Carburetor Adjustment, Seasonal Storage, Fuel System, Engine

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LINE REPLACEMENT

1.Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.

2.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

3.Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a length of 20 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand line.

WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

4.Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.

Small

Hole

Spool

Line in Notch

Hub

Line exit hole

 

5.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool.

6.Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

7.Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration.

8.Align the notch with the line exit hole.

9.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

10.Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release the line from the notch.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.

SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

SClean the entire unit before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the

starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom- mended type and heat range.

SClean air filter.

S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to

another.

S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Fuel Safety Operator SafetyUnit / Maintenance Safety Cutting Safety Transporting and StorageAttaching Shield OperatorON/STOP Switch Choke Know Your TrimmerPrimer Bulb Before Starting EngineHOW to Stop Your Unit HOW to Start Your UnitStarting a Warm Engine Starting a Flooded EngineOperating Position Twist and EdgeTrimmer Line Advance Cutting MethodsClean AIR Filter Inspect and Clean UnitCheck for Loose Fasteners and PartsLine Replacement Carburetor AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy