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STARTLEVER

The STARTLEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
systemby moving thestart lever to theSTART
position. DO NOT squeez e the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up
10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle
trigger to deactivate the starting sy stem.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.

BEFORE STARTINGENGINE

WARNING: Be sure t o read the fuel
informationin the s afety rules before you be-
gin.If you do not understand the s afety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remov ef uel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
onegallon of f resh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synt hetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixedat a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER
brands ynthetic oil is recommended. Mix g aso-
lineand oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tainedby mix ing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil
with1gallon(4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO
NOTUS E automotive oil or marine oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.
Onceoil is added to gas oline, shake contain-
ermomentarily to ass ure that the fuel is thor-
oughly mixed. Always read and follow the
safetyrules relating to fuel before fueling y our
unit.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gas ohol or
usingethanol or met hanol) can cause major en-
gine performance and durability problems.
WARNING: A lternative fuels (not gas -
oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
alcohol),E --85(85% alcohol) are NOT clas sified
as gasoline and are NOT appr oved 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, deteriorat ion
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels caus e high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixtur e
leadingto oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOPYOUR UNIT

SRelease the throttle trigger.
SPush and release the engine ON/STOP
switch. The switch will automatic ally return to
the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at-
temptingto restart unit to allow switch to reset.
ON/STOP
Switch

HOW TO STARTYOUR UNIT

WARNING : Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
Starting position
HELPFUL TIP
Ify our engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.

STARTINGACOLDENGINE

NOTE:DO NOT s queeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs.
1. Setunit on a flat surface.
2. Slowlypress theprimer b ulb 6 times.
3. Movethe start lever t othe START position.