Poulan Pro PP446ET - Manual (Page 13)

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WARNING:
Alternative fuels (not gas-
oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause problems such as: improper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain
oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain
and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor-
ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically
metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil
tank when you fill the fuel tank.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan
PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a
good grade SAE 30 oil.
S
Never use waste oil for bar and chain
lubrication.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S Release the throttle trigger.
S Push and release the engine ON/STOP
switch. The switch will automatically return
to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before
attempting to restart unit to allow switch to
reset.
ON/STOP Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Make sure the chain will
not make contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the unit when the
guide bar is in a cut. 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. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion.
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Muffler
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully
squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly.
2. 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 start lever in the RUN position. 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 TABLE or call
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:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator PP2000T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower PP3000B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter PP4000C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.