Poulan Pro 545137278 Instruction Manual page 9

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
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.
Primer Bulb
Starter Handle
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 10- -15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Start Lever
Coupler
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
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TABLE or
MODEL:
PP1000E
PP2000T
PP3000B
PP5000P
Always stop unit and dis-
When removing or installing at-
Upper Shaft
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
call