Fueling Engine; Before Starting The Engine; Starting A Cold Engine - Poulan Pro 530088125 Instruction Manual

S Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
.
1-800-554-6723

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or
boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed
on container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, empty the fuel system
before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
D
to the STOP position.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING:
You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
D
ters) away from the fueling site.
Hold the unit in the starting position as
D
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
Blower
WARNING:
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
operation,
unit or property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or the operator.
engine oil
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Move throttle lever to the
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly press the primer button 8 times.
Throttle Lever
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (be-
low 30_ F, 8 pulls).
NOTE:
If engine attempts to start before the
th
5 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 pulls).
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 lever to
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.
9. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
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STARTING POSITION
Vacuum
When starting engine,
position.
Primer Button
Choke Lever
position.