Weed Eater 952711937 Helpful Tip, Fuel Requirements, Starting Position, To Stop The Engine

HELPFUL TIP

To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of 2-cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas.

This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gas- oline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con- tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

STARTING

POSITION

WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit or property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator.

HELPFUL TIP

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

IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en- gine performance and durability problems.

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) 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.

TO STOP THE ENGINE

DTo stop the engine, move the throttle lever

to the STOP position and hold until en-

gine stops running.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

WARNING: You MUST make sure the tube is secure before using the unit.

DFuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-

ters) away from the fueling site.

D Hold the unit in the starting position as shown. Make sure the blower end is di- rected away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects.

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

1.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

2.Move throttle lever to the START position.

3.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

Primer Bulb

Throttle Lever

Fuel Cap

Choke

Lever

4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine at- tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls.

5.Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi- tion. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.

NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls, repeat all of the above steps.

6.After a 10 second warm-up, move the choke lever to the RUN position.

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