How To Start Your Unit; Starting A Cold Engine; Starting A Warm Engine; Starting A Flooded Engine - Poulan Pro PPB250E Instruction Manual

ON/OFF 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. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion.
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully
squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. 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 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
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
Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Lower
Attachment
Start
Lever
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Muffler
Button
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.
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MODEL:
PPB1000E
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB2000T
PPB3000B
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB4000C
PPB5000P
Always stop unit and dis-
When removing or installing at-
Upper
Shaft
Coupler
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
Coupler
Upper Shaft
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