Tube Assembly; Starting Your Engine - Weed Eater PE550 Instruction Manual

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. Cable Clamp
ASSEMBLY
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If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
This instruction manual has been developed
to help you assemble the unit and to provide
its safe operation. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with the
unit before you begin assembly.
Read your instruction manual,
Tools you will need:
• Adjustable wrench
• Hex wrench (provided)
TUBE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: When performing the following step,
be sure the handle is aligned as follows: label
on top, throttle trigger to the operator's right
hand side. The starter rope and the throttle
cable must not wrap around the tube.
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Throttle trig_ Label
• Assemble handle tube to the lower tube (it
will be necessary to pull some of the starter
rope out of the housing).
• Align the screw holes; insert the screws
through the aligned holes.
• Thread one Iocknut onto each screw and
tighten securely.
Handle tube
Screws
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Lower
Tube Starter Rope
Locknuts
NOTE: When performing the following step,
be sure the starter rope is not caught under
the cable clamp. The starter rope must hang
freely to operate properly.
• Align the cable clamp between the tube
screws. Install the cable clamp around the
tube and throttle cable.
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Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, 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). DO NOT use automotive oil or beat
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.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• To stop a running engine, move the switch
to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.
ON/OFF Switch
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
DANGER: The cutting blade will
turn when the engine starts.
aWARNING:
Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
• Rest the unit on the ground. Support the
unit so the blade is off of the ground and
away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
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