Replacing the Line, Replacing the Cutting Head

Poulan PL500 Replacing the Line, Replacing the Cutting Head, Carburetor Adjustment, Fuel System

REPLACING THE LINE

REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

SEASONAL STORAGE

FUEL SYSTEM

ENGINE

PL500 specifications

Models: PL500

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1.Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.

2.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

3.Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2feet of 0.080! (2 mm) di- ameter Weed Eaterr brand line.

WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

4.Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small holes on the inside of spool.

Spool

Small

Holes

Line in Notch

Hub

5.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool.

6.Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

7.Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration.

8.Align the notches with the line exit holes.

9.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

10.Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to release the lines from the notches.

1.Push in locking lever and hold.

2.Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves.

Locking Lever

3.Continue to hold in locking lever. This will prevent the shaft from turning while re- moving and installing trimmer head.

4.Remove trimmer head by turning clock- wise.

5.Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten until secure.

6.Release locking lever.

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an au- thorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SAllow engine to cool before storing or trans-

SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci- dentally cause injury.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: S Clean the entire unit before lengthy

storage.

SStore in a clean dry area.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through

the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom- mended type and heat range.

SClean air filter.

S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

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Line exit holes

Line in Notch