Poulan PT17 User Manual - Page 4

FUEL YOUR UNIT This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY. STARTING S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. USING YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset. HOW TO START YOUR UNIT Starting Position Choke Lever Trigger Primer Bulb Muffler Cut from your right to your left. ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. The metal line limiter blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length. REPLACING THE LINE S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but- ton. S Clean entire surface of hub and spool. S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080" (2 mm) diameter Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. S Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small holes on the inside of spool. Spool Small Holes WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) S Set unit on a flat surface. S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion. S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps. S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi- tion. S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs. S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. STARTING A WARM ENGINE S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs. Line exit holes Line in Notch Line in Notch Hub S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool. S Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound. S Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration. S Align the notches with the line exit holes. S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place. 4