STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

STo stop a running engine, move the switch to the OFF position.

SIf engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.

ON/OFF Switch

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

(for location of controls, refer to the KNOW YOUR EDGER section)

SFuel the engine; then move 10 feet (3 me- ters) away from the fueling site.

DANGER: The cutting blade will turn when the engine starts.

WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S Rest the unit on the ground. Support the unit so the blade is off of the ground and away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.

STARTING

POSITION

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

1.Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

Choke Lever

FULL

HALF

OFF

4.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly.

5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

6.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

7.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

8.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re- leasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If en- gine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.

2.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

3.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly.

4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

5.Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. Release the throttle trigger.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.

If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

EDGING

As you become familiar with your edger, you will be able to determine your own operating pace. Conditions such as depth of cut and material being cut will regulate the speed and time required for your edging job.

SAllow the engine to warm up for one minute before you begin edging.

S Increase the engine speed before placing the blade in the cut. For best operation, run the engine at full throttle while cutting.

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Poulan PE550 Stopping Your Engine, Starting Your Engine, Starting a Warm Engine, Starting a Flooded Engine, Edging
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