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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Throttle Trigger
Blade
Choke 
Muffler
Lever
ON/OFF SWITCH | CHOKE | ||
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger | The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | ||
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the | to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | ||
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine. | moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE | ||
PRIMER BULB | position. After the engine attempts to start, move | ||
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | |||
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | |||
Once engine has started, move the choke lever | |||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | |||
to the OFF CHOKE position. | |||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | |||
COUPLER | |||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer | |||
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to | The COUPLER enables optional attach- | ||
its original form. | ments to be installed on the unit. | ||
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow | ||
| the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling | ||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | your unit. | ||
information in the safety rules before you be- | IMPORTANT | ||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | Experience indicates that alcohol blended | ||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | |||
FUELING ENGINE | separation and formation of acids during stor- | ||
| age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | ||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | of an engine while in storage. | ||
when refueling. | To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- | ||
This engine is certified to operate on un- | tem before storage for 30 days or longer. | ||
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it | |||
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline | |||
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are | |||
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic | |||
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. | |||
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- | |||
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater | |||
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage | |||
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gaso- | |||
may occur. | |||
line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- | |||
See the STORAGE section for additional in- | |||
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 | |||
formation. | |||
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. | |||
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | |||
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. | |||
These oils will cause engine damage. When | S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF | ||
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con- | switch to the OFF position. | ||
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake | S If engine does not stop, move choke lever | ||
container momentarily to assure that the fuel | to FULL CHOKE position. | ||
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