Poulan 1994-01 User Manual - Page 10

STARTING YOUR ENGINE (For location of controls, refer to "Specifications.") BEFORE STARTING alt, ENGINE: • Fuel engine. Move 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel- ing site. A WARNING The trimmer head will turn when the engine starts. • Rest engine and shield on ground; supporting trimmer head off ground. NOTE: Remove and discard the plastic shipping guard on the primer bulb (if so equipped). STARTING A COLD ENGINE, OR A WARM ENGINE AntAR RUNNING OUT OF FUEL: • Make sure the switch is in the "On" position. • Move the choke lever to the "Full Choke" position. • Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. • Engage the throttle lock as follows 1.) press the throttle lock-out 2.) squeeze and hold the throttle trigger 3.) press and hold the throttle lock, then -473-release the-throtil Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine runs smoothly. • Pull starter rope sharply 5 times. NOTE: The engine may sound as if it is trying to start before the 5 pull. If so, go to the next step hnniediately. • Move the choke lever to the "Half Choke" position. • Pull the starter rope sharply until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. 114/1OTE: If the engine has not started after 6 pulls (at half choke), check to make sure the switch and the choke lever are in the proper positions. Then, move the choke lever to the "Full Choke" position and press the primer bulb 6 times; pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to "Half Choke" and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. NOTE: If the engine still has not started, it is probably flooded. Proceed to "Starting a Flooded Engine • Allow the engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to "Off Choke." Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at "Off Choke," then release the throttle lock by squeezing and releasing the trigger. N i TE: If engine dies with the choke lever at the "Off Choke" position, move the choke lever to "Half Choke" and pull the rope until the engine runs. • 'lb stop the engine, move the switch to "Off" STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT HAS NOT RUN OUT OF FUEL: • Make sure the switch is in the "On" position. • Move the choke lever to the "Half Choke" position. • Engage the throttle lock as directed in "STARTING A COLD ENGINE, . .... Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine runs smoothly. • Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. • Allow the engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to "Off Choke." Release the throttle lock by squeezing and releasing the trigger. NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded. Proceed to "Starting a Flooded Engine." • To stop the engine, move switch to the "Off" position. STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE: Flooded engines can be started by placing the switch in the "On" position and the choke lever in the "Off Choke" position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. Ifthe unit still doesn't start;contact yourAuthorized Service Dealer for assistance. STARTING POSITION STOP ( a- Throttle Lock Throttle Lock-Out Switch Choke Lever A WARNING Avoid any bodily contact with the muffler when startinga warm engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. - 10 - Primer Bulb