Maintenance - Poulan Pro 115351227 Instruction Manual

HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
1. Move the throttle position lever (cruise con-
trol) to the idle position.
Throttle
Position
Lever
(Cruise
Control)
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move the start lever to the START position.
Starter
Handle
Primer
Bulb
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 be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting 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 ac-
cessing movable parts.
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 10- -15 seconds, then ful-
ly squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
2. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE:
Normally, the warm starting proce-
dure 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 unit still doesn't start, refer to the TROU-
BLESHOOTING
1-800-554-6723.
Start
Lever

MAINTENANCE

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 re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
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HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT:
Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.