Poulan XT 300 Know Your Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Choke, Primer Bulb, Before Starting Engine

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

							Assist Handle
									Tube
										Trimmer
			Throttle Trigger							Head
Muffler
		ON/OFF						Shield
		Switch		Spark Plug
	Starter				Choke Lever
	Handle									Line Limiter
										Blade
					Primer Bulb
						Fuel Mix
						Fill Cap

ON/OFF SWITCH	CHOKE
The ON/OFF switch is used to stop engine.	The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
Move the switch to the OFF position to stop en-	to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
gine.	moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
PRIMER BULB	position. After the engine attempts to start, move
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-	the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.	Once engine has started, move the choke lever
This allows you to start the engine with fewer	to the OFF CHOKE position.
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE	assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
	read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	before fueling your unit.
information in the safety rules before you	IMPORTANT
begin. If you do not understand the safety	Experience indicates that alcohol blended
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
1-800-554-6723.	methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
FUELING ENGINE	separation and formation of acids during stor-
	age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	of an engine while in storage.
	To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
when refueling.
	tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
	Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be	run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle	empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a	Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
	ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
	occur. See the STORAGE section for addi-
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
	tional information.
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
	HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine	S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions	switch to the OFF position.
printed on container. Once oil is added to	S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
gasoline, shake container momentarily to	FULL CHOKE position.

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