Poulan 115225426, SM30SB, 966479401 Helpful Tip, How To Stop Your Unit, How To Start Your Unit

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved 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, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

SRelease the throttle trigger.

S Move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.

ON/STOP switch

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

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

Starting position

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1-800-554-6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE: The throttle lock--out is designed to prevent unintentional use of the throttle trig- ger. The lock--out must be pressed with the palm of your hand as you grip the throttle han- dle before the trigger can be used.

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

3.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position .

4.Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

Choke lever Starter handle

Throttle lock--out Muffler

Primer bulb

5.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

6.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine starts (or sounds as if it is trying to start), but do not pull rope more than 10 times.

7.Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi- tion .

8.Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts, but no more than 10 pulls. Allow the engine to run for 30--45 seconds.

NOTE: If the engine doesn’t start after 10 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 le- ver to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the en- gine runs, but no more than 10 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t start, it is prob- ably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

9.Once the engine starts and has ran for 10--15 seconds at the HALF CHOKE position , move the choke lever to the RUN position . Allow the unit to run for 30 seconds before releasing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the RUN position , move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until en- gine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

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

4.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.

5.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 10 pulls.

6.Allow engine to run 30 seconds, then move the choke lever to the RUN position .

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position ; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess 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 THE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

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