Starting A Cold Engine; Starting A Warm Engine; Starting A Flooded Engine - Poulan Pro 115274026 Instruction Manual

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WARNING:
Alternative fuels (not gas-
oline) such as E- -15 (15% alcohol), E- -20 (20%
alcohol), E- -85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
2- -stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause problems such as: improper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S Release the throttle trigger.
S Push and release the engine ON/STOP
switch. The switch will automatically return to
the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at-
tempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.
ON/STOP
Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Avoid any contact with the
muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Starting position
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion.
Primer Bulb
Starter Handle
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 10- -15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly..
3. 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 ran, 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 placing
the start lever to the RUN position. Fully
squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han-
dle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger
until engine starts and runs. This could re-
quire pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
Edger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Start Lever
or
call
MODEL:
PP1000E
PP2000T
PP3000B
PP5000P
PP5500P

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