OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (TECUMSEH MODELS)

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION

ENGINE OFF

FASTSLOW

 

FUEL

OIL

 

Trimmer head control bar

 

Trimmer head control lever

Throttle control

(if equipped)

 

 

 

Gasoline cap

Starter handle

 

Engine cover

 

 

 

 

Primer

Handle knob

 

Muffl er

 

 

 

 

Chassis cover

Engine oil cap

 

 

with dipstick

 

 

IMPORTANT: This trimmer

 

Trimmer head

 

 

is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR

 

Trimmer line

GASOLINE in the engine.

 

 

Trimmer head control bar - must be held

Throttle control - used for starting and

down to the handle to engage trimmer

stopping the engine and allows you to

head. Release to stop the trimmer head.

select either fast or slow engine speed.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

Starter handle - used for starting engine.

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

Trimmer head control lever (if equipped)

starting a cold engine.

5 - used to engage trimmer head.

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Poulan 177817 manual Operation, Know Your Trimmer Tecumseh Models