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STARTINGA WARM ENGINE
1. Mov e the choke lever to the OPEN posi-
tion.
2. Squeez e throttle trigger and turn throttle
adjuster clockwise until it stops.
3. Pull s tarter rope sharply until engine runs .
4. Turn throttle adjus ter counterclockw ise to
allow unit to idle.
DIFFICULTSTARTING (or starting a
floodedengine)
1. Mov e the choke lever to the OPEN posi-
tion.
2. Squeez e throttle trigger and turn throttle
adjuster clockwise until it stops.
3. Pull rope t o clear engine of excess fuel.
Thisc ould require pulling the starter rope
manytimes. C ontinue to pull rope until en-
gines tarts.
4. Turnthr ottle adjuster counterclockwise to
release throttle trigger and allow unit to idle.
If unit still doesn’t start, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or call 1--800--554--6723.
BLOWER OPERATION
Whenthe engine has warmed up, the blower
canbe positioned on the back of the operat or.
Once the blower is positioned and ready for
operation, utilize the throttle trigger to main-
tainan operating speed neces sary to accom-
plish the task.
NOTE:Alw ays run the engine at idle speed
fora few minutes to allow cooling before s top-
ping the engine.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Maintenance
Check and replenish fuel
Check for fuel leakage
Check bolts, nuts and screws for
looseness and loss
Check throttle lever operation
Check engine switch operation
Check shoulder harness condition
Clean fuel filter
*Clean air filter element
Tightenbolts , nuts and screws
Clean spark plug and adjust electrode
gap
Remove dus t and dirt fro mc ylinder fins
Remove carbon deposits on piston
headand ins ide cylinder
Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust
pipeof muffler
Clean spark arrestor screen
Check the sliding portion of crankshaft,
connecting rod, etc.
Fuel tube
Daily First 20
hours
Every
20
hours
Every
50
hours
Every
100
hours
Every
200
hours
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WARNING: Ac cidental engine starting can cause injury. Always remove the spark
plug cap before servicing the engine to prevent accidental s tarting.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CH
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Replacement is recommended every 3 years.
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These items must be performed with proper tools. See your authoriz ed Poulan PRO
dealer for service.
* The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Servic e with an asterisk (*)
should be performed more frequently if required by operating conditions.