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The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the  | ||||||||
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting  | trigger to deactivate the starting system.  | |||||||
system by moving the start lever to the START  | COUPLER | 
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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.  | 
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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.  | |||||||
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do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call  | 
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FUELING ENGINE | 
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ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of  | 
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one gallon of fresh gas. | 
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This engine is certified to operate on un-  | 
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leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline  | 
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must be mixed with a good quality synthetic  | 
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mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER  | 
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brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso-  | 
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line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-  | 
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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,  | 
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follow instructions printed on container. Once  | STARTING A COLD ENGINE | 
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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.  | 
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rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.  | 
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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  | 
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damage and void the limited warranty.  | Primer Bulb  | 
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS | 
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This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
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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 
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