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STARTINGA COLD ENGINE

1. Mov e throttle lever to the position.
2. Move choke lever to the FULL C HOKE
position.
3. Slow ly press the primer button 8 times.
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
PrimerButton
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
temptsto run, but no more than 5 pulls (be-
low 30_F,8 pulls).
NOTE:If engine attempts to start before the
5thpull, go to nex t step immediately.
5. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
6. Pull the start er rope sharply until the en-
gineruns ,but no more than 5 pulls (below
30_F,10 pulls).
7. After a 5 second warm--up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
8. Allow the unit to run f or 30 more seconds
at the RUN position before moving the
throttle lever to the position.
If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF
CHOKE),repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure. If engine still does not start, proceed
to STARTINGA FLOODED ENG INE.
9. Tostopthe engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.

STARTINGA WARM ENGINE

NOTE: If fuel tank is empty, add fuel; then,
follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce-
dure. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot.
1. Mov e throttle lever to the position.
2. Pull s tarter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
NOTE:Ifengine has not s tarted, pull starter
rope5 more pulls. Ifengine still does not run,
it is probably flooded.
3. Tostop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.

STARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position. Move throttle
leverto the fast position ; then, pullrope
untilengine s tarts. After engine starts, move the
throttlelever to the slow position toallow
engineto idle.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded.
If unit still doesn’t start refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Avoid touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot
mufflerc an cause serious burns.
WARNING: Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can caus e
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theins truction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Thewarranty on this unit does not cov er items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERSAND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot
SAir Filter
SHousing Screws
SMuffler

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN

PART S

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
SFuelTank -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
SVacuumBag -- Do not use vacuum bag if it
is torn or damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

DECALS

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for
looseor damaged parts. Cleanthe unit and
decalsusing a damp c loth with a mild deter-
gent.
SWipe offunit with a c lean dry cloth.