Seasonal Storage; Fuel System - Poulan Pro 331 Instruction Manual

Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad-
ustments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cuff ng attachment and muff er.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Ad ust speed until engine
runs without tdmmer head or blade moving or
spinning (idle speed too fast) or engine stalb
ing (idle speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed if trimmer head or
blade moves or spins at idle.
_WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The trimmer bead or
blade must not move or spin at idle speed to
avoid serious injury to the operator or others.
Air Filte _
Cover
Idle Spe
Screw
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
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DWARNINL_: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• AIIowenginetocool beforestoringor trans-
porting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a periodof time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA*
TION section of this manual, see message la-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
• Remove spark ptug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1,2*cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distdbute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom_
mended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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