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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Trimmer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head

 

 

ON/OFF

 

Trigger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Lever

Shield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Primer Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Mix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limiter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fill Cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON/STOP SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHOKE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

stop the engine, push and release the engine

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

ON/STOP switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Always read and follow the safety rules relating

 

 

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

to fuel before fueling your unit.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

information in the safety rules before you

Experience indicates that alcohol blended

begin. If you do not understand the safety

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

separation and formation of acids during stor-

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of an engine while in storage.

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-

 

 

tem before storage for 30 days or longer.

when refueling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may

air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a

occur. See the STORAGE section for addi-

ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand

tional information.

 

 

synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and

 

 

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

 

 

oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by

 

 

mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

S To stop the engine, push and release the

liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will

automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause

automatically return to the ON position.

engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

unit to allow switch to reset.

 

 

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily

S If engine does not stop, move choke to the

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

FULL CHOKE position.

 

 

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Weed Eater FX25 LE, XT250 LE Know Your Trimmer, ON/STOP Switch Choke, Primer Bulb, Before Starting Engine, Fueling Engine

530163531, FX25 LE, XT250 LE specifications

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