Poulan PP196 operating instructions HOW to Stop Your Unit, Starting Your Engine

S Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise.

Shield	Threaded
Dust Cup	Shaft

RetainingBlade Washer

Cupped

Washer

Nut

WARNING: Do not use any blades, or fastening hardware other than the

washers and nuts illustrated. These parts must be provided by POULAN PRO, and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.

NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as il- lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched be- tween the dust cup and the retaining washer. There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer.

SAlign hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade.

SInsert a hex wrench into the aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut.

Hex Wrench

S Tighten the blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding hex wrench in position.

SRemove the hex wrench.

S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds against the shield, or appears to be uneven, the blade is not centered, and you must rein- stall.

NOTE: To remove blade, insert hex wrench into aligned holes. Un-thread nut and remove parts. Be sure to store parts and instructions for future use.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob- tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

S Move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position (toward the cutting head).

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

ON/STOP ON Switch

STOP

Throttle Trigger

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

WARNING: The blade or trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

NOTE: A special feature called the “Throttle Lock” holds the throttle trigger in the depressed position during starting.

SLock throttle trigger into the starting postion by first pressing the lockout lever on the top of the control handle. While the lockout lever is depressed, squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.

Lock Button

Lockout

Lever

Throttle Trigger

S Before releasing the throttle trigger, press the lock button. While this button is still de- pressed release the throttle trigger.

NOTE: This should allow the throttle trigger to remain in the depressed position for start- ing. You may want to practice this a few times before you first start the unit.

S DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger during starting; otherwise, it will be necessary to reset the throttle lock.

COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

SRest engine and shield on ground, support- ing trimmer head off ground.

SMove the switch to the ON position. S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

S Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.

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