OPERATION
KNOW YOUR UNIT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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ON/OFF SWITCH |
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The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger | The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the | ||||||||
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the | engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting | ||||||||
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine. | system by moving the start lever to the START | ||||||||
PRIMER BULB |
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The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | until the engine has started and runs. After the | ||||||||
engine starts, allow the engine to | |||||||||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | |||||||||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | |||||||||
trigger to deactivate the starting system. | |||||||||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer | |||||||||
COUPLER |
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bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to |
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its original form. |
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 | ||||||||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT | ||||||||
USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils | |||||||||
information in the safety rules before you be- | will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, | ||||||||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | follow instructions printed on container. Once | ||||||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo- | ||||||||
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FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | IMPORTANT |
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when refueling. |
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| HELPFUL TIP |
| can attract moisture which leads to separation | ||||||
| To obtain the correct oil mix |
| and formation of acids during storage. Acidic | ||||||
| ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
| gas can damage the fuel system of an engine | ||||||
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| while in storage. To avoid engine problems, | |||||||
| one gallon of fresh gas. |
| empty the fuel system before storage for 30 | ||||||
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| days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en- | |||||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | |||||||||
gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- | |||||||||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | |||||||||
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev- | |||||||||
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic | |||||||||
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in | |||||||||
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. | |||||||||
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER | |||||||||
See the STORAGE section for additional in- | |||||||||
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso- | |||||||||
formation. |
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line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- |
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