To Replace Trimmer Line; To Change Engine Oil; Air Filter; Muffler - Poulan Pro PR22WT Operator's Manual

TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Remove worn trimmer line from line
carrier plate.
3. Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line
in half and insert folded end through
carrier plate opening to back side of
retainer clip.
4. With folded end of line at back side of
retainer clip, pull line outward until line
is fully seated under retainer clip.
5. Repeat on other side of carrier plate.
6. Check all lines to be sure they are the
same length.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
Trimmer
line
Carrier plate
opening
Retainer
clip
ENGINE
Read the mantenance section of your
engine manual.
LUBRICATION

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
trimmer is not used for 25 hours in one
year. Refer to engine manual.
NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil,
drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel
tank is empty.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
3. Tip trimmer on its side as shown and
drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock trimmer back and forth to re-
move any oil trapped inside of engine.
4. Wipe off any spilled oil on trimmer or
on side of engine.
5. Fill engine with oil (See "ADD OIL " in
the Operation section of this manual).
6. Replace engine oil cap.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
Container

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every 100 hours of
op er a tion or every season, which ev er oc-
curs first. Service air cleaner more often
under dusty conditions. Do not wash air
filter. Refer to engine manual.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or dam age.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to
make your engine start easier and run
better. Set spark plug gap according to
engine manual specifications.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep trimmer free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your trimmer
after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with spark plug.
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4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add
oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often un-
der dusty, dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur-
chase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and for ma tion of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system of an engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before
stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See Storage In struc tions for additional
information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
Gasoline
filler cap
Primer
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move throttle control
lever to STOP position.
TO START ENGINE
1. To start a cold engine, push primer three
(3) times before trying to start. Use a firm
push. This step is not usually neces-
sary when starting an engine which has
already run for a few minutes.
2. Move throttle control lever to FAST
position.
3. Hold upper handle firmly and pull
starter handle quickly. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather overpriming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If
you do flood engine, wait a few minutes
before attempting to start and DO NOT
repeat priming steps.
Throttle
control
Starter
handle
TRIMMING TIPS
• Set the throttle control in the FAST posi-
tion. If the weeds or grass are tall and
thick, operate the trimmer at a slower
walking speed.
• Frequently clean the underside of the
trimmer to remove any grass build up.
Keep top of engine around starter clear
Engine
oil cap
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.
• For best results and longer lasting
line, use the ends of the line to do the
cutting. This is easily done by moving
slowly through very thick and heavy
weeds.
• Use the left side of trimmer when trim-
ming along fences, walls, flowerbeds
and other such objects.
• If trimmer lines become too short, it
will take longer to complete the job. If
trimmer lines are worn to less than half
their original length, they should be
replaced. See "TO REPLACE TRIMMER
LINE" in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
• Trimmer head contact with concrete, as-
phalt or other hard surfaces may cause
premature wear of the ball on bottom of
trimmer head.
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