Poulan 46012-427 - Manual (Page 6)

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STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever to the OPEN posi-
tion.
2. Squeeze throttle trigger and turn throttle
adjuster clockwise until it stops.
3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.
4. Turn throttle adjuster counterclockwise to
allow unit to idle.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
1. Move the choke lever to the OPEN posi-
tion .
2. Squeeze throttle trigger and turn throttle
adjuster clockwise until it stops.
3. Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel.
This could require pulling the starter rope
many times. Continue to pull rope until en-
gine starts.
4. Turn throttle adjuster counterclockwise to
release throttle trigger and allow unit to idle.
If unit still doesn’t start, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or call 1--800--554--6723.
BLOWER OPERATION
When the engine has warmed up, the blower
can be positioned on the back of the operator.
Once the blower is positioned and ready for
operation, utilize the throttle trigger to main-
tain an operating speed necessary to accom-
plish the task.
NOTE: Always run the engine at idle speed
for a few minutes to allow cooling before stop-
ping the engine.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Maintenance
Check and replenish fuel
Check for fuel leakage
Check bolts, nuts and screws for
looseness and loss
Check throttle lever operation
Check engine switch operation
Check shoulder harness condition
Clean fuel filter
* Clean air filter element
Tighten bolts, nuts and screws
Clean spark plug and adjust electrode
gap
Remove dust and dirt from cylinder fins
Remove carbon deposits on piston
head and inside cylinder
Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust
pipe of muffler
Clean spark arrestor screen
Check the sliding portion of crankshaft,
connecting rod, etc.
Fuel tube
Daily
First 20
hours
Every
20
hours
Every
50
hours
Every
100
hours
Every
200
hours
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WARNING: Accidental engine starting can cause injury. Always remove the spark
plug cap before servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
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Replacement is recommended every 3 years.
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These items must be performed with proper tools. See your authorized Poulan PRO
dealer for service.
* The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service with an asterisk (*)
should be performed more frequently if required by operating conditions.