Poulan PR46BT Owner Manual - Page 15

STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Z 87 Fast idle position: Set cruise control lever to fast idle position using guidemarks on cruise control lever and operating handle. WARNING! Always move the machine ! away from the refueling area and source before starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 15 meters (50 ft.). The machine may only be started in its complete design. If the machine is started without all the guards fitted there is a risk of personal injuries. Cold engine Choke: Set the choke control to maximum choke position. Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Air purge: Press the air purge repeatedly for a minimum of 10 times and fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. I Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start. Place choke lever to full open position. Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts. Allow engine to run at fast idle for 30 seconds. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. English - 15