Poulan 545177328 Start Lever, Coupler, Before Starting Engine, Fueling Engine, Fuel Requirements

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START LEVER

engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the

10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle

engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting

trigger to deactivate the starting system.

system by moving the start lever to the START

COUPLER

 

position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

until the engine has started and runs. After the

ments to be installed on the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at-

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

tempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

information in the safety rules before you be-

 

 

 

 

 

 

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

 

 

 

 

 

 

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

 

 

 

 

ON/STOP

 

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

 

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

 

WARNING: Avoid any contact with

when refueling.

 

 

the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious

HELPFUL TIP

 

 

burns.

 

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

 

 

 

 

Starting position

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 gaso-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HELPFUL TIP

line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-

 

 

 

tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1

If your engine still does not

gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT

start after following

these

USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils

instructions, please

call

will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,

1-800-554-6723.

 

follow instructions printed on container. Once

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

 

oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly

until the engine has started and runs.

mixed. Always read and follow the safety

1. Set unit on a flat surface.

 

rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

 

2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in

3. Move the start lever to the START position.

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage and void the limited warranty.

Primer Bulb

 

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- gine performance and durability problems.

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

SRelease the throttle trigger.

S Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to

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Start Lever

Starter Handle

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