Poulan PPBV25 Owner Manual - Page 9

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after running out of fuel) 1. Rotate cruise control lever to idle by rotating counter--clockwise. Idle 2. Press primer bulb 6 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. NOTE: The primer bulb does not need to be completely filled with fuel. 3. Rotate the start lever to the START position. Starter Handle Start Lever Primer Bulb NOTE: Do not squeeze the throttle trigger in the following step. 4. Pull starter rope handle 5 times with a controlled and steady motion (no more than 3 times above 90_F). 5. If engine starts, allow engine to run for 30 seconds. If engine does not start, proceed to step 6. 6. While squeezing and holding throttle trigger, pull starter handle with a controlled and steady motion until engine starts and runs. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Press primer bulb 6 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. NOTE: The primer bulb does not need to be completely filled with fuel. 2. While squeezing and holding throttle trigger, pull starter handle with a controlled and steady motion until engine starts and runs or until you have pulled 5 times. 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 used, 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. STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by moving the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeezing the 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 engine still does not start, allow the engine to cool for one hour and restart the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE. If the unit still does not start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1--800--554-6723. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the recommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your responsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjust- -- 9 --