Poulan Pro SM400 Instruction Manual page 7

STARTING POSITION
Blower
Vacuum
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_"=WARNING:
When starting engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any
surface except a clean, hard area when starting
engine or while engine is running. Debris such
as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through the discharge opening, damaging the
unit or property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or the operator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Move throtbe lever to the _r_ position.
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly press the primer button 8 times.
ThrottIe Lever Primer Button
Choke Lever
_,WARNING:
Avoid touching muffler
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (be-
low 30 _ F, 8 pulis).
NOTE: If engine attempts to start before the
5 th pull, go to next step immediately.
5. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
6. Pull the starter rope sharply until the en-
gine runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below
30 _ F, 10 pulis).
7. After a 5 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds
at the RUN position before moving the
throttle tever to _ position.
If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF
CHOKE), repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure. If engine still does not start, proceed
to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
g. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
NOTE: If fuel tank is empty, add fuel; then,
follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce-
dure. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot.
1. Move throttle lever to the '_J position.
2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulis.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run,
it is probably flooded.
3. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Rooded engines can be started by placing the
choke iever in the RUN position. Move throttle
lever to the fast position 4r_ ; then, pull rope
until engine starts. After engine starts, move the
throttle lever to the slow position _ to allow
engine to idle.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded.
If unit still doesn't start refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.
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.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Muffler
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN
PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• FuelTank - Donot useunitiffueitankshows
signs of damage or leaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum bag if it
is torn or damaged.
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