Poulan 545177328 Helpful Tip, Start Lever, Coupler, Before Starting Engine, Fueling Engine, call

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