Before Starting The Engine - Weed Eater 530087688 Instruction Manual

S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers at the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces or use a mister attachment when wa-
ter is available.
S Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
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.
FUELING
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
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil. 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). When mixing
fuel, follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow safety
rules under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
in the safety rules section.
STARTING
TO STOP THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, press and hold the
D
switch in the position until engine
STOP
comes to a complete stop.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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
unit or property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or the operator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR
WARM ENGINE THAT HAS RUN OUT
OF FUEL
S Move throttle lever to the
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 12 times.
operation,
Throttle
Lever
Primer
Button
Choke
Lever
S 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.
S Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
S Pull the starter rope sharply until the engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below 30_ F,
10 pulls). Run engine for 5 seconds, then
move choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
S Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at
OFF CHOKE before moving the throttle le-
ver 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.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT
HAS NOT RUN OUT OF FUEL
S Move throttle lever to the
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
NOTE
: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run,
it is probably flooded.
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STARTING POSITION
Vacuum
When starting engine,
position.
Switch
position.