Starting – Poulan 530087823 User Manual

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Always stop the engine before removing

the oil cap.

Oil Cap

Fuel mix cap

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol--blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To

avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage for 30

days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See STORAGE section for addi-

tional information.

STARTING

WARNING:

The chain must not

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If

the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-

BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this

manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot

muffler can cause serious burns.

To stop the engine move the ON/STOP

switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on

the ground as illustrated. Make sure the

chain is free to turn without contacting any

object.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope

Use only 15”---18” of rope per pull.

Left hand

on front

handle

Right foot through rear handle

Starter rope handle

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pulling the starter rope, do not use the

full extent of the rope as this can cause the

rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap

back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind

slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at

FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up

before squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE:

Do not cut material with the choke/

fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE posi-

tion.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or

warm engine after running out of

fuel):

NOTE:

In the following steps, when the

choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full

extent, the correct throttle setting for starting

is set automatically.
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Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.

Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

hand a maximum of 10 times.

Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-

ly (to the OFF position).

Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

hand until the engine starts.

Allow the engine to run for approximately 5

seconds.

Then, squeeze and release

throttle trigger to allow engine to return to

idle speed.

STOP

ON/STOP SWITCH

OFF FULL

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

Choke/Fast

Idle Lever

(SIDE VIEW)

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full

extent, then push the lever back in com-

pletely (to the OFF position).

Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

hand until the engine starts.

Squeeze and release throttle trigger, al-

lowing engine to idle.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a

flooded engine):

The engine may be flooded with too much

fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess

fuel by following the warm engine starting

procedure listed above. Insure the ON/

STOP switch is in the ON position.

Starting could require pulling the starter rope

handle many times depending on how badly

the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer

to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call

1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING:

WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-

SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL

PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A

KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-

tion which throws the bar and rotating chain

back and up toward the operator. Kickback

can be caused by allowing contact of the bar