Poulan PPB150E User Manual - Page 9

ON/OFF Switch HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. Starting Position HELPFUL TIP If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1- 800- 554- 6723. STARTING A COLD ENGINE NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs. 1. Set unit on a flat surface. 2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. 4. Move the start lever to the START position. Starter Handle Start Lever STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This could require pulling the starter handle many times, depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. OPERATING THE COUPLER This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are: MODEL: Edger PPB1000E Cultivator PPB2000T Blower PPB3000B Brushcutter PPB4000C Pruner PPB5000P WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or installing attachments. REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS) CAUTION: When removing or installing attachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Upper Shaft Coupler Lower Attachment LOOSEN Primer Bulb Muffler 5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine starts and runs. 6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly. 3. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs. NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5--10 minutes after the unit is turned OFF. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit. TIGHTEN Knob 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release Button Coupler Lower Attachment Upper Shaft 3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler. INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present). 2. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler. 3. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. 4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise. 9