Weed Eater 530086312 - Manual (Page 4)

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FUELING
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality synthetic 2--cycle air--
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand syn-
thetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon
of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel fol-
low the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.
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 stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age 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.
STARTING
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
D
To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
D
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
D
Hold the unit in the starting position as
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
STARTING
POSITION
WARNING: When starting engine,
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 bystanders or the operator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Move throttle lever to the position.
S Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
Primer
Bulb
Choke Lever
Throttle
Lever
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls.
S Move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE. Pull start-
er rope sharply until engine runs.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls,
repeat all of the above steps.
S
After a 10 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to CHOKE OFF.
NOTE: Move throttle lever to the posi-
tion for low speed.
S
To stop engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
NOTE: If engine does not stop, move choke
lever to FULL CHOKE.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move throttle lever to the position.
S Move the choke lever to the CHOKE OFF
position .
S Pull starter handle sharply until engine
runs.
NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls,
repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce-
dure.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the CHOKE OFF position and the
throttle lever to the position; then, pull the
starter handle sharply to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly the
unit is flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer
to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723 .
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.