Poulan PR100 Owner Manual - Page 9

Operation BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE (fig. 1) Before starting the Engine, carefully note the following: • Check engine oil level. • Allow Engine To Warm Up for approximately 15-20 seconds before rotating Choke Knob to Run Position. • If inconsistent engine speeds are experienced when Choke Knob is rotated to Run Position: 1. Move Choke Knob to Mid-Point Between Run and Start Positions and allow Engine to develop additional operating heat. 2. After Engine has warmed up, rotate Choke Knob to Run Position. STARTING THE ENGINE (MANUAL START) (fig. 1) 1. Rotate Choke Knob to START position. Rotate Idle-Down Ring clockwise to "RUN" position (if equipped). Note: The engine pictured on these pages does not have an Idle Down feature. 2. Select RUN on Run/Stop Rocker Switch or turn Rotary Key Switch to Run (see insert). 3. Rotate Fuel Control Knob to ON position. 4. Only on models with individual Key Switch and Rocker Switch: Insert Safety Key into slot (DO NOT TURN SAFETY KEY SWITCH). Be sure you feel a "snap" when Safety Key is fully inserted. 5. Prime system: 3 primes maximum. DO NOT over prime system. Make sure you cover the vent hole before the primer is compressed. Hold the primer bulb in the compressed position for one full second each time you press it. Repeat for a total of 3 primes. 6. Firmly grasp rope handle. Position your body so you are standing close to engine. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rope firmly and quickly to start engine and avoid kickback. DO NOT stand far away from engine or over extend the rope handle. Doing this will damage the recoil. PULL START PROCEDURE 1. Firmly grasp recoil handle. 2. Position your body so you are standing close to engine. 3. PULL SLOWLY UNTIL RESISTANCE IS FELT, then pull rope firmly and quickly to start engine and avoid kickback. STARTING THE ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (fig. 1) Follow steps 1-5 for manual engine start procedure. 6A.Use a 3-wire extension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor first. Then plug cord into wall receptacle. Use appropriately sized extensionOFcFord (a minimum of 16 gage, 3-wire, 13 amp, no longer thatR2U5N feet, and suitable for outdoor use) to prevent damage to electric starter. 7. Press and hold starter button. START FUEL ON CAUTION Do not hold the electric starter button down for more than 5 seconds. Wait at least 1 minute before additional starting attempts. WARNING Do not stand far away from engine or over-extend the rope handle. Doing this will damage the recoil 3X's Optional combineMdAX Engine Run/Stop and Safety Key Switch • IMPORTANT: After engine starts, unplug the cord from the starter adaptor. 1 2 WARNING If additional extension cord is needed, make sure to use a three-wire cord. Do not exceed extension cord length provided by Equipment Manufacturer. Only use extension 4 cord with equal to or greater AWG size wire that is provided by the Equipment Manufacturer. rev. 01/04/16 fig.1 6 PGH45600 6A 7 Snow Engine Manual 6