Starting A Flooded Engine; Operating The Coupler; Removing Pruner Attachment; Installing Optional Attachments - Poulan Pro PP258TP Instruction Manual

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing
the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move
the start lever to the RUN position and 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.

REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT

(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
LOOSEN
Lower
Attachment
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
or call
WARNING:
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
MODEL:
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
PP1000E
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
PP2000T
ous injury or damage to the unit.
PP3000B
PP4000C
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Knob
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Upper Shaft
Head
protection
11
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/ Attachment
Upper
Release
Shaft
Button
Make sure the locking/
Secondary Hole
Eye
protection
Long pants
Heavy
shoes