Weed Eater XT300 Know Your Trimmer, On/Stop 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/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	read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
	before fueling your unit.
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	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 of oil with 1 gallon of	S To stop the engine, push and release the
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive	engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine	automatically return to the ON position.
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions	Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart
printed on container. Once oil is added to	unit to allow switch to reset.
gasoline, shake container momentarily to	S If engine does not stop, move choke to the
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always	FULL CHOKE position.

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