Poulan BP406 User Manual - Page 6

STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move the choke lever to the OPEN position. 2. Squeeze throttle trigger and turn throttle adjuster clockwise until it stops. 3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs. 4. Turn throttle adjuster counterclockwise to allow unit to idle. DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine) 1. Move the choke lever to the OPEN position. 2. Squeeze throttle trigger and turn throttle adjuster clockwise until it stops. 3. Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times. Continue to pull rope until engine starts. 4. Turn throttle adjuster counterclockwise to release throttle trigger and allow unit to idle. If unit still doesn't start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1--800--554--6723. BLOWER OPERATION When the engine has warmed up, the blower can be positioned on the back of the operator. Once the blower is positioned and ready for operation, utilize the throttle trigger to maintain an operating speed necessary to accomplish the task. NOTE: Always run the engine at idle speed for a few minutes to allow cooling before stopping the engine. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART WARNING: Accidental engine starting can cause injury. Always remove the spark plug cap before servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting. Maintenance Every Every Every Every First 20 Daily hours 20 50 hours hours 100 hours 200 hours Check and replenish fuel n Check for fuel leakage n Check bolts, nuts and screws for looseness and loss n Check throttle lever operation n Check engine switch operation n Check shoulder harness condition n Clean fuel filter n * Clean air filter element n Tighten bolts, nuts and screws n n Clean spark plug and adjust electrode gap n Remove dust and dirt from cylinder fins n Remove carbon deposits on piston head and inside cylinder n Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust pipe of muffler n Clean spark arrestor screen n Check the sliding portion of crankshaft, connecting rod, etc. n Fuel tube Replacement is recommended every 3 years. These items must be performed with proper tools. See your authorized Poulan PRO dealer for service. * The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service with an asterisk (*) should be performed more frequently if required by operating conditions. -- 6 --