Starting Your Engine - Poulan Pro 530088777 Operator's Manual

NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove a
plastic protective covering
threaded shaft before removing the retain-
ing washer.
Retaining
Washer
Dust Cup
S Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex-
tending from the gearbox between the dust
cup and the retaining washer. Make sure the
raised part of the retaining washer is facing
the gearbox, and the raised area fits into the
hole in the center of the blade.
S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.
S Now place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
S Install the blade nut by threading onto the
shaft counterclockwise.
Shield
Threaded
Shaft
Dust Cup
Retaining
Washer
Cupped
Washer
Nut
NOTE:
Make sure all parts are in place as il-
lustrated, and the blade is sandwiched be-
tween the dust cup and the retaining washer.
There should be no space between the blade
and the dust cup or the retaining washer.
S Push in locking lever and hold.
S Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
from the
S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will keep
the shaft from turning while tightening the
blade nut.
S Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.
S Release locking lever.
S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield, or appears to be uneven,
the blade is not centered, and you must rein-
stall.
FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position (toward the cutting head).
ON/OFF
Switch
Throttle Trigger

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

Blade WARNING:
head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid
any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
NOTE:
A special feature called the "throttle
lock" holds the throttle trigger in the depressed
position during starting.
S Lock throttle trigger into the starting postion
by first pressing the lock--out lever on the
top of the control handle. While the lock--out
lever is depressed, squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger.
Throttle Trigger
S Before releasing the throttle trigger, press
the lock button. While this button is still de-
pressed release the throttle trigger.
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Locking Lever
ON
OFF
The blade or trimmer
Lock Button
Lock--out
Lever